The Lord of the Rings (1978 film) - Revision history

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	\| website=[http://www.ralphbakshi.com/films.php?film=thelordoftherings Official website]		\| website=[http://www.ralphbakshi.com/films.php?film=thelordoftherings Official website]
	\| imdb_id=0077869		\| imdb_id=0077869
−	}}'''''J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings''''' is an animated film ~~produced and~~ directed by [[Ralph Bakshi]], and released to theaters in 1978. It was an adaptation of the first half of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. Bakshi's most ambitious effort (and his most famous after his animated adaptation of the underground comic ''Fritz the Cat''), the film was produced by [[Saul Zaentz]]'s Fantasy Films, ~~but~~ distributed to theaters by United Artists.	+	}}'''''J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings''''' is an animated film directed by [[Ralph Bakshi]], and released to theaters in 1978. It was an adaptation of the first half of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. Bakshi's most ambitious effort (and his most famous after his animated adaptation of the underground comic ''Fritz the Cat''), the film was produced by [[Saul Zaentz]]'s Fantasy Films, and distributed to theaters by United Artists.
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==

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	* Saruman is sometimes called "Aruman". It is believed that this name was derived to keep viewers from confusing the character with Sauron, but it is not done consistently.		* Saruman is sometimes called "Aruman". It is believed that this name was derived to keep viewers from confusing the character with Sauron, but it is not done consistently.
	* The film greatly condenses Frodo's journey from [[Bag End]] to [[Bree]]; for example, [[Crickhollow]], [[Brandy Hall]], the [[Old Forest]], and the [[Barrow-downs]] do not appear. These segments were presumably eliminated (as they were in the Jackson films) for pacing reasons, as well as to intensify the Nazgûl's threat to the hobbits. Because of this, [[Tom Bombadil]] also does not appear in the film.		* The film greatly condenses Frodo's journey from [[Bag End]] to [[Bree]]; for example, [[Crickhollow]], [[Brandy Hall]], the [[Old Forest]], and the [[Barrow-downs]] do not appear. These segments were presumably eliminated (as they were in the Jackson films) for pacing reasons, as well as to intensify the Nazgûl's threat to the hobbits. Because of this, [[Tom Bombadil]] also does not appear in the film.
−	* The scene where the Nazgûl arrive in the hobbits' room at ~~the~~ [[Prancing Pony]] and begin slashing at their beds only to find that they are not there, and pillows have been placed to form the figures of their bodies is not in the book. A passage does appear that states that hobbit beds wind up slashed during the night, but the townsfolk of Bree are the perpetrators, not the Nazgûl. This scene also appears in Jackson's version.	+	* The scene where the Nazgûl arrive in the hobbits' room at [[The Prancing Pony]] and begin slashing at their beds only to find that they are not there, and pillows have been placed to form the figures of their bodies is not in the book. A passage does appear that states that hobbit beds wind up slashed during the night, but the townsfolk of Bree are the perpetrators, not the Nazgûl. This scene also appears in Jackson's version.
	* Just as in Jackson's films, the [[Glorfindel\|first elf]] which the hobbits and Aragorn encounter on their journey is changed -- this time to [[Legolas]].		* Just as in Jackson's films, the [[Glorfindel\|first elf]] which the hobbits and Aragorn encounter on their journey is changed -- this time to [[Legolas]].
	* [[Arwen]] does not appear, nor is she mentioned.		* [[Arwen]] does not appear, nor is she mentioned.

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	\| director=[[Ralph Bakshi]]		\| director=[[Ralph Bakshi]]
	\| producer=[[Saul Zaentz]]		\| producer=[[Saul Zaentz]]
−	\| writer=[[J.R.R. Tolkien]] (original novel)<br>[[Peter S. Beagle]] (screenplay)<br>[[Chris Conkling]] (screenplay)	+	\| writer=[[J.R.R. Tolkien]] (original novel)<br>[[Peter S. Beagle]] (screenplay)<br>Chris Conkling (screenplay)
	\| narrator=		\| narrator=
	\| starring=[[Christopher Guard]]<br>[[John Hurt]]<br>[[Michael Scholes]]<br>[[William Squire]]		\| starring=[[Christopher Guard]]<br>[[John Hurt]]<br>[[Michael Scholes]]<br>[[William Squire]]

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	* Saruman is sometimes called "Aruman". It is believed that this name was derived to keep viewers from confusing the character with Sauron, but it is not done consistently.		* Saruman is sometimes called "Aruman". It is believed that this name was derived to keep viewers from confusing the character with Sauron, but it is not done consistently.
	* The film greatly condenses Frodo's journey from [[Bag End]] to [[Bree]]; for example, [[Crickhollow]], [[Brandy Hall]], the [[Old Forest]], and the [[Barrow-downs]] do not appear. These segments were presumably eliminated (as they were in the Jackson films) for pacing reasons, as well as to intensify the Nazgûl's threat to the hobbits. Because of this, [[Tom Bombadil]] also does not appear in the film.		* The film greatly condenses Frodo's journey from [[Bag End]] to [[Bree]]; for example, [[Crickhollow]], [[Brandy Hall]], the [[Old Forest]], and the [[Barrow-downs]] do not appear. These segments were presumably eliminated (as they were in the Jackson films) for pacing reasons, as well as to intensify the Nazgûl's threat to the hobbits. Because of this, [[Tom Bombadil]] also does not appear in the film.
−	* The scene where the Nazgûl arrive in the hobbits' room at the Prancing Pony and begin slashing at their beds only to find that they are not there, and pillows have been placed to form the figures of their bodies is not in the book. A passage does appear that states that hobbit beds wind up slashed during the night, but the townsfolk of Bree are the perpetrators, not the Nazgûl. This scene also appears in Jackson's version.	+	* The scene where the Nazgûl arrive in the hobbits' room at the [[Prancing Pony]] and begin slashing at their beds only to find that they are not there, and pillows have been placed to form the figures of their bodies is not in the book. A passage does appear that states that hobbit beds wind up slashed during the night, but the townsfolk of Bree are the perpetrators, not the Nazgûl. This scene also appears in Jackson's version.
	* Just as in Jackson's films, the [[Glorfindel\|first elf]] which the hobbits and Aragorn encounter on their journey is changed -- this time to [[Legolas]].		* Just as in Jackson's films, the [[Glorfindel\|first elf]] which the hobbits and Aragorn encounter on their journey is changed -- this time to [[Legolas]].
	* [[Arwen]] does not appear, nor is she mentioned.		* [[Arwen]] does not appear, nor is she mentioned.
−	* Aragorn carries a broken sword (presumably [[Narsil]]) up to the Rivendell section of the story, where he presents it at the Council of Elrond. However, the sword's reforging into [[Andúril]] is never shown (or mentioned) in the film, even though Aragorn carries an unbroken blade for the remainder of the film.	+	* Aragorn carries a broken sword (presumably [[Narsil]]) up to the Rivendell section of the story, where he presents it at the [[Council of Elrond]]. However, the sword's reforging into [[Andúril]] is never shown (or mentioned) in the film, even though Aragorn carries an unbroken blade for the remainder of the film.
	* Gimli appears to be about the same height as the rest of the non-hobbits in the Fellowship.		* Gimli appears to be about the same height as the rest of the non-hobbits in the Fellowship.
	* There is no mention of the Uruk-hai, or, at least, they are not at all differentiated from the regular Orcs.		* There is no mention of the Uruk-hai, or, at least, they are not at all differentiated from the regular Orcs.

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	* As in Tolkien's novel, [[Saruman\|Saruman the White]] adopts the title "Saruman of Many Colours"; however, his robes are neither white nor multi-coloured, but red.		* As in Tolkien's novel, [[Saruman\|Saruman the White]] adopts the title "Saruman of Many Colours"; however, his robes are neither white nor multi-coloured, but red.
	* Saruman is sometimes called "Aruman". It is believed that this name was derived to keep viewers from confusing the character with Sauron, but it is not done consistently.		* Saruman is sometimes called "Aruman". It is believed that this name was derived to keep viewers from confusing the character with Sauron, but it is not done consistently.
−	* The film greatly condenses Frodo's journey from Bag End to Bree; for example, [[Crickhollow]], [[Brandy Hall]], the [[Old Forest]], and the [[Barrow-downs]] do not appear. These segments were presumably eliminated (as they were in the Jackson films) for pacing reasons, as well as to intensify the Nazgûl's threat to the hobbits. Because of this, [[Tom Bombadil]] also does not appear in the film.	+	* The film greatly condenses Frodo's journey from [[Bag End]] to [[Bree]]; for example, [[Crickhollow]], [[Brandy Hall]], the [[Old Forest]], and the [[Barrow-downs]] do not appear. These segments were presumably eliminated (as they were in the Jackson films) for pacing reasons, as well as to intensify the Nazgûl's threat to the hobbits. Because of this, [[Tom Bombadil]] also does not appear in the film.
	* The scene where the Nazgûl arrive in the hobbits' room at the Prancing Pony and begin slashing at their beds only to find that they are not there, and pillows have been placed to form the figures of their bodies is not in the book. A passage does appear that states that hobbit beds wind up slashed during the night, but the townsfolk of Bree are the perpetrators, not the Nazgûl. This scene also appears in Jackson's version.		* The scene where the Nazgûl arrive in the hobbits' room at the Prancing Pony and begin slashing at their beds only to find that they are not there, and pillows have been placed to form the figures of their bodies is not in the book. A passage does appear that states that hobbit beds wind up slashed during the night, but the townsfolk of Bree are the perpetrators, not the Nazgûl. This scene also appears in Jackson's version.
	* Just as in Jackson's films, the [[Glorfindel\|first elf]] which the hobbits and Aragorn encounter on their journey is changed -- this time to [[Legolas]].		* Just as in Jackson's films, the [[Glorfindel\|first elf]] which the hobbits and Aragorn encounter on their journey is changed -- this time to [[Legolas]].

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	* In the film's prologue it is suggested that the Elves created the 19 [[Rings of Power]] for their Kings, and for those of the Dwarves and Men. Sauron then ''learned'' the craft of ring-making ''after'' that. In the original story it is Sauron who teaches the Elven smiths this ability, and only after their defiance he distributed them to Dwarves and Men.		* In the film's prologue it is suggested that the Elves created the 19 [[Rings of Power]] for their Kings, and for those of the Dwarves and Men. Sauron then ''learned'' the craft of ring-making ''after'' that. In the original story it is Sauron who teaches the Elven smiths this ability, and only after their defiance he distributed them to Dwarves and Men.
	* Another prologue deviation suggests that the Last Alliance of Men and Elves was losing the war, which contradicts the original story.		* Another prologue deviation suggests that the Last Alliance of Men and Elves was losing the war, which contradicts the original story.
−	* As in Tolkien's novel, Saruman the White adopts the title "Saruman of Many Colours"; however, his robes are neither white nor multi-coloured, but red.	+	* As in Tolkien's novel, [[Saruman\|Saruman the White]] adopts the title "Saruman of Many Colours"; however, his robes are neither white nor multi-coloured, but red.
	* Saruman is sometimes called "Aruman". It is believed that this name was derived to keep viewers from confusing the character with Sauron, but it is not done consistently.		* Saruman is sometimes called "Aruman". It is believed that this name was derived to keep viewers from confusing the character with Sauron, but it is not done consistently.
	* The film greatly condenses Frodo's journey from Bag End to Bree; for example, [[Crickhollow]], [[Brandy Hall]], the [[Old Forest]], and the [[Barrow-downs]] do not appear. These segments were presumably eliminated (as they were in the Jackson films) for pacing reasons, as well as to intensify the Nazgûl's threat to the hobbits. Because of this, [[Tom Bombadil]] also does not appear in the film.		* The film greatly condenses Frodo's journey from Bag End to Bree; for example, [[Crickhollow]], [[Brandy Hall]], the [[Old Forest]], and the [[Barrow-downs]] do not appear. These segments were presumably eliminated (as they were in the Jackson films) for pacing reasons, as well as to intensify the Nazgûl's threat to the hobbits. Because of this, [[Tom Bombadil]] also does not appear in the film.

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	* As in Tolkien's novel, Saruman the White adopts the title "Saruman of Many Colours"; however, his robes are neither white nor multi-coloured, but red.		* As in Tolkien's novel, Saruman the White adopts the title "Saruman of Many Colours"; however, his robes are neither white nor multi-coloured, but red.
	* Saruman is sometimes called "Aruman". It is believed that this name was derived to keep viewers from confusing the character with Sauron, but it is not done consistently.		* Saruman is sometimes called "Aruman". It is believed that this name was derived to keep viewers from confusing the character with Sauron, but it is not done consistently.
−	* The film greatly condenses Frodo's journey from Bag End to Bree; for example, [[Crickhollow]], [[Brandy Hall]], the [[Old Forest]], and the [[Barrow-~~Downs~~]] do not appear. These segments were presumably eliminated (as they were in the Jackson films) for pacing reasons, as well as to intensify the Nazgûl's threat to the hobbits. Because of this, [[Tom Bombadil]] also does not appear in the film.	+	* The film greatly condenses Frodo's journey from Bag End to Bree; for example, [[Crickhollow]], [[Brandy Hall]], the [[Old Forest]], and the [[Barrow-downs]] do not appear. These segments were presumably eliminated (as they were in the Jackson films) for pacing reasons, as well as to intensify the Nazgûl's threat to the hobbits. Because of this, [[Tom Bombadil]] also does not appear in the film.
	* The scene where the Nazgûl arrive in the hobbits' room at the Prancing Pony and begin slashing at their beds only to find that they are not there, and pillows have been placed to form the figures of their bodies is not in the book. A passage does appear that states that hobbit beds wind up slashed during the night, but the townsfolk of Bree are the perpetrators, not the Nazgûl. This scene also appears in Jackson's version.		* The scene where the Nazgûl arrive in the hobbits' room at the Prancing Pony and begin slashing at their beds only to find that they are not there, and pillows have been placed to form the figures of their bodies is not in the book. A passage does appear that states that hobbit beds wind up slashed during the night, but the townsfolk of Bree are the perpetrators, not the Nazgûl. This scene also appears in Jackson's version.
	* Just as in Jackson's films, the [[Glorfindel\|first elf]] which the hobbits and Aragorn encounter on their journey is changed -- this time to [[Legolas]].		* Just as in Jackson's films, the [[Glorfindel\|first elf]] which the hobbits and Aragorn encounter on their journey is changed -- this time to [[Legolas]].

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	The movie makes a few deviations from the book, but overall follows Tolkien's narrative quite closely. Many parts of the novel explaining the transition from one part of the plot to another were omitted which makes the middle part of the movie somewhat difficult to follow, if the viewer is unfamiliar with the story.		The movie makes a few deviations from the book, but overall follows Tolkien's narrative quite closely. Many parts of the novel explaining the transition from one part of the plot to another were omitted which makes the middle part of the movie somewhat difficult to follow, if the viewer is unfamiliar with the story.
	* In the film's prologue it is suggested that the Elves created the 19 [[Rings of Power]] for their Kings, and for those of the Dwarves and Men. Sauron then ''learned'' the craft of ring-making ''after'' that. In the original story it is Sauron who teaches the Elven smiths this ability, and only after their defiance he distributed them to Dwarves and Men.		* In the film's prologue it is suggested that the Elves created the 19 [[Rings of Power]] for their Kings, and for those of the Dwarves and Men. Sauron then ''learned'' the craft of ring-making ''after'' that. In the original story it is Sauron who teaches the Elven smiths this ability, and only after their defiance he distributed them to Dwarves and Men.
−	* Another deviation suggests that the ~~last alliance~~ of ~~men~~ and ~~elves~~ was losing the war which contradicts the original story.	+	* Another deviation suggests that the Last Alliance of Men and Elves was losing the war, which contradicts the original story.
	* As in Tolkien's novel, Saruman the White adopts the title "Saruman of Many Colours"; however, his robes are neither white nor multi-coloured, but red.		* As in Tolkien's novel, Saruman the White adopts the title "Saruman of Many Colours"; however, his robes are neither white nor multi-coloured, but red.
	* Saruman is sometimes called "Aruman". It is believed that this name was derived to keep viewers from confusing the character with Sauron, but it is not done consistently.		* Saruman is sometimes called "Aruman". It is believed that this name was derived to keep viewers from confusing the character with Sauron, but it is not done consistently.