Hobbit

Based On the book by J. R. R. Tolkien

The Hobbit is a 1977 animated musical fantasy television special created by Rankin/Bass and animated by Topcraft. The film is an adaptation of the 1937 book of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien; it was first broadcast on NBC in the United States on Sunday, November 27, 1977. The teleplay won a Peabody Award; the film received a Christopher Award. The New York Times found the film "curiously eclectic", but felt that whatever its failings, it warranted attention.

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Release date:

November 27, 1977

Director:

Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.

Genre:

Fantasy, Musical, Children's, Sword and sorcery

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1977 in adaptations