Edition |
[Widescreen.]. |
Description |
1 videodisc (169 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, letterbox widescreen format; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
Note |
"Based on the enduring masterpiece The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien"--Container. |
Cast |
Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage, Aidan Turner. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images. |
Summary |
The first chapter in Peter Jackson's new epic trilogy set in Middle Earth 60 years before J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings saga. Follow Bilbo Baggins as he's swept into a quest to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached by the wizard Gandalf, Bilbo joins a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Along the way they face many dangers; Bilbo meets Gollum and takes possession of the 'One Ring.' |
Language |
English, French, or Spanish dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Middle Earth (Imaginary place) -- Drama.
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Baggins, Bilbo (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Hobbits (Fictitious characters) -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Fantasy films.
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Action and adventure films.
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Feature films.
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Film adaptations.
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Fiction films.
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Added Author |
Jackson, Peter, 1961-
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Cunningham, Carolynne.
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Walsh, Fran, 1959-
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McKellen, Ian.
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Blanchett, Cate, 1969-
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Weaving, Hugo, 1960-
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Nesbitt, James, 1965-
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Stott, Ken, 1955-
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Freeman, Martin, 1971-
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Serkis, Andy.
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Armitage, Richard, 1971-
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Turner, Aidan, 1983-
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Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973.
Hobbit.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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New Line Cinema Corporation.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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WingNut Films (Firm)
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Standard No. |
794043166310 |
Music No. |
3000048989 |
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