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J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien
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  2. J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien

1998
26m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1998

Runtime

26m

Storyline

"A fascinating portrait of the author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and the Silmarillion."

This film tells the story of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, English writer, poet, philologist and author of many stories, including most famously The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
26m
Feb 21, 1998
Languages
English
Director
Julian Birkett
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

Juliet Aubrey

Juliet Aubrey

Narrator (voice)

Chris Villiers

Reader (voice)

Rob Inglis

The Hobbit

J. R. R. Tolkien

J. R. R. Tolkien

Self (archive footage)

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