This animated film by Ralph Bakshi presents the first part of
J.R.R. Tolkien's renowned fantasy tale. The wise old wizard, Gandalf
(William Squire), entrusts the young hobbit, Frodo (Christopher Guard),
with a magical ring. Soon dark forces are after Frodo, so he must leave
his peaceful home and travel to the ominous Mount
Doom, where the ring must be destroyed. Accompanied by a trio of hobbit
friends, Frodo is also aided by the mysterious Aragorn (John Hurt) and
other heroic allies.
