what year was rudolph movie made

The movie "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" was made in 1964 by Rankin/Bass Productions. It was based on a 1939 children's book by Robert L. May, who had written it for Montgomery Ward as part of a holiday promotional campaign. The book was adapted for television by the animation studio, and the movie became a beloved classic that has been enjoyed by generations of families around the world.