The Lord of the Rings (1978)
Epic fantasy filtered through 1970s vibes and budget anxiety.
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Lord of the Rings Series Episode 2
Peter Jackson’s adaptation of Lord of the Rings runs over 9 hours, or 12 hours for the extended cuts. By contrast, in 1978 Ralph Bakshi’s animated adaptation claimed to tell the saga in just over two hours. In truth, this theatrical cartoon adapts half of J.R.R. Tolkien’s best-selling saga and leaves audiences anticipating a conclusion that never comes. Can almost two novels be told in two hours? If you make a donation to Now Playing Podcast, you can listen and find out!
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