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Standard DVD case with animated Lord of the Rings artwork

Warner Home Video

Warner Home Video The Lord Of The Rings Animated Deluxe Edition DVD

SKU CH-Q25Z-XYXJ7 GTIN 883929085095

Animated 1978 fantasy adventure directed by Ralph Bakshi, presented in a remastered Deluxe Edition on DVD

  • Movie titlesThe Lord Of The Rings
  • SynopsisAlthough it was ultimately overshadowed by Peter Jackson's l
  • Product formatDVD
  • RatingPG
  • Game genreAdventure
  • Runtime159 minutes
  • Adventure classic directed by Ralph Bakshi
  • Remastered Deluxe Edition with enhanced visuals
  • 159 minutes of animated fantasy adventure
  • PG rating suitable for family viewing
  • 1978 theatrical release now on DVD

Animated Deluxe Edition DVD

This Warner Home Video release presents Ralph Bakshi's 1978 animated adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy classic on standard DVD. The deluxe edition delivers the full 159-minute theatrical feature remastered for home viewing with a PG rating. Christopher Guard, William Squire, and John Hurt lead the voice cast in this adventure genre production directed by Bakshi.

Collectors of animation history

Viewers who prefer Peter Jackson's live-action trilogy or modern CGI animation styles may find the rotoscope technique and condensed narrative less appealing. The single-disc DVD format suits those content with standard-definition playback rather than high-definition upgrades. Families seeking a shorter runtime should note the film covers only the first half of the literary saga.

159-minute remastered runtime

The extended 159-minute cut provides the most complete version of Bakshi's vision originally released in 1978 and reissued in this 2010 deluxe edition. This runtime distinguishes the release from earlier 133-minute versions and confirms the full animated feature is included without theatrical edits. The PG rating and adventure genre classification remain consistent with the original theatrical presentation.

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Specifications

Product
Year1978
Released2010-04-06
Size & build
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size190 × 145 × 6 mm
Software
Game genreAdventure
More details
Movie titlesThe Lord Of The Rings
Product formatDVD
RatingPG
Runtime159 minutes
StudioWarner Home Video
DirectorRalph Bakshi
CastChristopher Guard, William Squire, Michael Scholes, John Hurt, Simon Chandler

Questions about this item

How do I play the 1978 animated Lord of the Rings DVD on a modern TV?

Connect a DVD player to the TV via HDMI or composite, insert the disc, and select the correct input; the step people miss is setting the player to output 4:3 so the picture does not stretch.

Will the disc or case need replacement over time?

The DVD itself can develop read errors if scratched or exposed to heat; the plastic keep-case hinges may snap after repeated opening, so store it upright in a cool, dry shelf.

What runtime limit appears first during a marathon viewing session?

The feature runs 159 minutes, so a single sitting ends when the credits roll; the disc has no playlist or auto-repeat, so you must manually restart it to continue.

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