Poster for J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (1967)

★ 5.5/10 12 min Animation, Fantasy, Adventure Czechoslovakia, United States English

Director: Gene Deitch

Writer: Gene Deitch
Novel: J. R. R. Tolkien

Streaming: Not available

Description

This short film is the first film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, The Hobbit. The film is a considered an "ashcan copy" as it was made quickly and cheaply by the producer to keep the rights to to the material.

Top Cast

Herbert Lass Narrator (voice)