"A fascinating portrait of the author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and the Silmarillion." 21 February 1998 Factual 26 mins
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.
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Juliet Aubrey as Narrator (voice)
Chris Villiers as Reader (voice)
Rob Inglis as The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien as Self (archive footage)
Julian Birkett Director
Julian Birkett Producer
Jane Greenwood Editor
Phil Broom Cinematography
United Kingdom 28 April 2009
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24 October 1998
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06 April 1998
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01 January 1998
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29 July 1998
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11 January 1998
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21 August 1998
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