The Hobbit(1977)
“The greatest adventure is what lies ahead...”
Overview
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.
Director
Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Studio
Rankin/Bass Productions
Budget
$3M
Cast
Orson Bean
as Bilbo Baggins (voice)
John Huston
as Gandalf the Grey (voice)
Hans Conried
as Thorin (voice)
Richard Boone
as Smaug (voice)
Theodore Gottlieb
as Gollum (voice)
Otto Preminger
as Elvenking (voice)
Cyril Ritchard
as Elrond (voice)
Paul Frees
as Bombur/Troll #1 (voice)
Don Messick
as Balin/Troll #3/Goblin/Lord of the Eagles (voice)
John Stephenson
as Dori/Great Goblin/Bard (voice)
Jack DeLeon
as Dwalin / Fíli / Kíli / Óin / Glóin / Ori / Nori / Bifur (voice)
Glenn Yarbrough
as The Balladeer (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 17m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$3M
Production Companies
Rankin/Bass Productions • Topcraft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hobbit?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Hobbit (1977).
What is The Hobbit about?▼
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.
Who directed The Hobbit?▼
The Hobbit was directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and released in 1977. It is a family, fantasy, animation, adventure, tv movie film.
How long is The Hobbit?▼
The Hobbit has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
Who stars in The Hobbit?▼
The cast of The Hobbit includes Orson Bean as Bilbo Baggins (voice), John Huston as Gandalf the Grey (voice), Hans Conried as Thorin (voice), Richard Boone as Smaug (voice), Theodore Gottlieb as Gollum (voice) and more.
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