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J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit

19665.50h 12m

Overview

The very first movie adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien's The Hobbit. Made in just 30 days so that the producer could keep the rights to Tolkien's books.

Directed by Gene Deitch
Written by Gene Deitch, J. R. R. Tolkien
Produced by William L. Snyder
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Top Cast

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Herbert Lass

Narrator (voice)

Themes & Keywords

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About J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is a animation, fantasy, adventure film released in 1966 exploring themes of based on novel or book, dragon, wizard. Directed by Gene Deitch, it stars Herbert Lass. The very first movie adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien's The Hobbit. Made in just 30 days so that the producer could keep the rights to Tolkien's books.

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