The Lord of the Rings (Original Animated Classic) (1978) (Blu-ray)

The Lord of the Rings (Original Animated Classic)

Controversial animator Ralph Bakshi's literal adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, is brought to the screen. An evil sorcerer from a previous era created a magical ring which enables its users to call upon its tremendous powers to rule the world, but it inevitably warps them to evil. It was believed lost, but during a resurgence of magical evil in the world, Bilbo, a simple, plain-spoken hobbit, recovers it from its hiding place. The forces of good give his nephew Frodo the choice to bear the awful burden of the ring to a place where it may be destroyed. Set in a mystical age of magic, monsters and unlikely Heroes on incredible journeys, The Lord of the Rings will cast its spell over your entire family!