Smaug (Rankin/Bass)

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NOTE: This article is about the version of Smaug from the Middle-earth duology created by Rankin-Bass. You may be looking for information on his original counterpart, his Gene Deitch film counterpart or his Peter Jackson film counterpart.

Evil-doer
Full Name	Smaug
Alias	Smaug the Dragon
Origin	The Hobbit (1977 film)
Occupation	Last of the Greatest Dragons of Middle-earth Ruler of Erebor
Powers / Skills	Fiery breath Flight Hypnosis Nigh-invulnerability Deceit Advanced intelligence Immense strength Endurance Stamina Speed Heightened senses Astronomical wealth
Hobby	Collecting and guarding his treasure and killing whoever comes near it. Killing and poking fun at those weaker than him. Destroying cities.
Goals	Remain ruling Erebor. Protect his treasure at all costs. Kill Bilbo Baggins, Thorin, and his Dwarf company (all failed). Destroy Esgaroth (partially succeeded, but later failed).
Crimes	Mass murder Property damage Defamation Attempted hostile takeover Incrimination Death threats Stalking Theft Vandalism Reckless endangerment Mass destruction Arson Usurpation Terrorism
Type of Villain	Vengeful Dragon

“	Revenge?! YOU?! Ha! I am SMAUG! I kill when I wish! I am strong...STRONG...STRONG! My armour is like tenfold shields, my teeth are like swords, my claws...spears! The shock of my tail...a THUNDERBOLT! My wings...a HURRICANE! And my breath...death!	„
	~ The 1977 movie's adaptation of Smaug's most famous speech.

Smaug (also known as Smaug the Dragon) is the main antagonist of the 1977 Rankin/Bass animated film adaptation of The Hobbit. He is an evil dragon who took over Erebor and guards his treasure to no end.

He was voiced by the late Richard Boone.

Biography

Smaug was a dragon who destroyed the city of Dale, and conquered Erebor, driving all of the dwarves out of their home, such as Thorin Oakenshield. Years later, a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins ventured into the mountain where he engaged into a conversation with Smaug. After the dragon figured where Bilbo and is friends hailed from, Smaug went forward and killed the men of Dale. However, before Smaug could kill all the men, a man named Bard killed the dragon with his father's black arrow, leaving Smaug falling and lying in the bottom of the lake forever.

Personality

Smaug's only motivation was his greed. He loved gold more than anything and was incredibly possessive over it. Even when he had claimed the treasure of Erebor, he refused to part with a single gold coin as he said to Bilbo, and was left completely mesmerized when he saw a solid gold statue. Smaug can also be ruthless and cruel, as he destroyed the entire kingdom of Erebor to seize its treasure, and destroyed the entire village of Lake-town to hurt Thorin's Company. Smaug is also motivated by a sense of vengeance, as when he saw that Dwarves were stealing from him, he decided to destroy all of Lake-town as an act of revenge. These traits are commonly found among the servants of evil, making Gandalf's concerns about Smaug serving Sauron all the more legitimate.

Gallery

Images

Concept art

Character model

Smaug awakens.

"Revenge, you?! HA!"

"My wings... a hurricane!"

Smaug on his way to attack Lake-town.

Smaug attacking Lake-town.

Smaug's death.

Videos

Smaug Strikes - The Hobbit - 1977 Animation

The Hobbit - A chat with a Dragon - 1977 classic cartoon

The Hobbit - Smaugs Boast

Dragon Rage - The Hobbit - Lord of the rings Animated 1977

Smaug Strikes Lake-town - The Hobbit - 1977 Lord of the Rings

Bard the Bowman Becomes Bard the Dragon Slayer - The Hobbit - 1977 Animation

Trivia

• In the 1977 Rankin/Bass cartoon film adaptation of The Hobbit, Smaug resembles an Eastern dragon with ears that are somewhat cat-like, likely inspired by his purring sounds mentioned in the book.
• A genus of extant girdled lizards was named after Smaug due to its dragon-like appearance.
• Smaug (in the 1977 film) was the third and last character to be voiced by Richard Boone before his death on January 10, 1981.