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The Hobbit

"The greatest adventure is what lies ahead..."

PG 1977 · 1h 17m · Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family, TV Movie
Starring Orson Bean · John Huston · Hans Conried
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The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.

Budget
$3.0M
DVD / Blu-ray
Sep 11, 2001
Theaters
1
Directors
Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Writer
Romeo Muller
Producers
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr., Masaki Îzuka
Music
Maury Laws
Studio
Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft
Themes
elves dwarf robbery based on novel or book gold magic eagle dragon cartoon spider
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Seeking an Exit in Uncertain Times
Bilbo Perhaps you know the way out?
Confrontation in the Goblin's Lair
Great Goblin Who are these miserable persons?
Thorin Thorin, at your service. We did not mean to trespass. We were merely seeking shelter from the storm.
Goblin He is a liar, O Truly Tremendous One. Ask him to explain his weapon! This sword is named Orcrist, the Goblin Cleaver!
[draws Thorin's sword and holds it up]
Great Goblin Murderers! Elf friends!
[enraged]
Gandalf STOP!
Great Goblin I know that sword! It is called Glamdring, the Foe Hammer! NOOOO!!
[terrified]
Bilbo It's Gandalf! Good old Gandalf!
Gandalf Follow me! Quickly! Through here! Follow me!
Discussing Swords and Hospitality Among Allies
Gandalf My dear Elrond, your hospitality is magnificent. The food, the vine, the stories, the music.
Thorin Yes, but we've much to accomplish. You promised to have a look at these troll swords after our feast.
Elrond Yes, yes, of course. The first of all, they're not troll-make. They must have been stolen. They were made for the goblin-wars. This sword, Thorin, the runes name Orcrist, the Goblin-cleaver.
Gandalf And mine?
Elrond Glamdring, the Foe-hammer. Keep them well.
Thorin I will keep this in honour.
Elrond Now show me your map.
Bilbo I have it here.
[gives Elrond the map]
Arrival at Rivendell and its enchantment
Gandalf Behold, at last. Rivendell! The hidden valley of the elves, where Elrond dwells.
Bilbo Simply enchanting.
Gandalf But we must be on.
Bilbo Pity. Elvish singing is not a thing to miss in June under the stars. But...

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Cast

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O
Orson Bean
Bilbo Baggins (voice)
J
John Huston
Gandalf the Grey (voice)
H
Hans Conried
Thorin (voice)
R
Richard Boone
Smaug (voice)
T
Theodore Gottlieb
Gollum (voice)
O
Otto Preminger
Elvenking (voice)
C
Cyril Ritchard
Elrond (voice)
P
Paul Frees
Bombur/Troll #1 (voice)
D
Don Messick
Balin/Troll #3/Goblin/Lord of the Eagles (voice)
J
John Stephenson
Dori/Great Goblin/Bard (voice)
J
Jack DeLeon
Dwalin / Fíli / Kíli / Óin / Glóin / Ori / Nori / Bifur (voice)
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Glenn Yarbrough
The Balladeer (voice)
T
Thurl Ravenscroft
Goblin (voice)

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