The Return of the King (1980 film)

The Return of the King also known as The Return of the King A Story of the Hobbits, is a 1980 animated musical television film created by RankinBass and Topcraft. The film is an adaptation of the The Return of the King, the third book in The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien.

During the 129th birthday celebration for Bilbo Baggins in Rivendell, Frodo begins his story with Samwise Gamgee, his friend and companion, treading through Mordor as Ringbearer in Frodos absence, when Frodo is captive in the orc fortress of Cirith Ungol. During his journey, Sam ponders claiming the Ring himself but rejects the idea and rescues Frodo.Meanwhile, the wizard Gandalf the White and the hobbit Pippin arrive at Minas Tirith to warn Denethor, the Steward of the Throne, about the upcoming waronly to discover that the Steward has become insane and means to take his own life. Frodo and Samwise continue toward Mount Doom eluding Ringwraiths and infiltrating a battalion of orcs in the process only to be attacked by Gollum. As Sam holds Gollum off, Frodo reaches the Crack of Doom but is subverted by the Ring. At the same time, Gondors neighboring country, Rohan, helps it claim victory in the Battle of Pelennor Fields, where King Thoden and the WitchKing of Angmar are slain. Upon his own arrival, Aragorn plans to confront Sauron at the gates of Mordor. Here, he quarrels with the Mouth of Sauron and the two armies prepare for battle. ........

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