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J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit

196712mNo ratings yet
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Animation

Overview

This short film is the first film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, The Hobbit. The film is a considered an "ashcan copy" as it was made quickly and cheaply by the producer to keep the rights to to the material.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
June 30, 1967
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Czechoslovakia, United States of America
Production
Rembrandt Films
Director
Gene Deitch
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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