The Hobbit
“The greatest adventure is what lies ahead...”
Synopsis
The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Hobbit 1977 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-05-30
Top Cast
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Orson Bean
Bilbo Baggins (voice)
John Huston
Gandalf the Grey (voice)
Hans Conried
Thorin (voice)
Richard Boone
Smaug (voice)
Theodore Gottlieb
Gollum (voice)
Otto Preminger
Elvenking (voice)
Cyril Ritchard
Elrond (voice)
Paul Frees
Bombur/Troll #1 (voice)
Don Messick
Balin/Troll #3/Goblin/Lord of the Eagles (voice)
John Stephenson
Dori/Great Goblin/Bard (voice)
Jack DeLeon
Dwalin / Fíli / Kíli / Óin / Glóin / Ori / Nori / Bifur (voice)
Glenn Yarbrough
The Balladeer (voice)
Thurl Ravenscroft
Goblin (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1982
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
- Screenplay & Story
- Romeo Muller
- Original Score
- Maury Laws
- Original Title
- The Hobbit
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Romeo Muller, J. R. R. Tolkien, Jules Bass
Maury Laws
Jules Bass, Masaki Îzuka, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Production Design
Jules Bass
Producer
Romeo Muller
Screenplay
Masaki Îzuka
Producer
Maury Laws
Original Music Composer
Jules Bass
Director
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hobbit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hobbit about?
The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.
Who directed The Hobbit?
The Hobbit was directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass.
Who stars in The Hobbit?
The principal cast of The Hobbit includes Orson Bean, John Huston, Hans Conried, Richard Boone, Theodore Gottlieb.
When was The Hobbit released and how long is it?
The Hobbit was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hobbit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hobbit was composed by Maury Laws.
Is The Hobbit based on a book or true story?
The Hobbit is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. R. R. Tolkien".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hobbit?
The Hobbit holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).