Review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) by Suzanne M — 31 Jul 2009

Ah, the ol' Rankin/Bass cartoon adaptations....

This review of The Lord of the Rings (1978) was written by Suzanne M on 31 Jul 2009.

The Lord of the Rings has generally received positive reviews.

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