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J.R.R. Tolkien - Creator of Middle-earth

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A behind-the-scenes documentary from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring that traces J.R.R. Tolkien's early life, the conception, success, and cultural phenomenon of The Lord of the Rings, and explores its central themes and underlying struggles.

DirectorMichael Pellerin
WriterMichael Pellerin

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Cast · Directed by Michael Pellerin

PJPeter Jackson
Peter Jackson
Self
JHJohn Howe
John Howe
Self
VMViggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen
Self
PBPhilippa Boyens
Philippa Boyens
Self
TS
Thomas Alan Shippey
Self
CU
Chris Upton
Self
RU
Rayner Unwin
Self
JJ
Jane Johnson
Self
HC
Humphrey Carpenter
Self
PC
Patrick Curry
Self

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