Adventure ·Fantasy ·Action · New Zealand · 2012 · 2h 49m

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Director

Cast

Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield James Nesbitt as Bofur Ken Stott as Balin Sylvester McCoy as Radagast the Brown

Crew

Andrew Lesnie — Director of Photography Jabez Olssen — Editor Howard Shore — Original Music Composer Guillermo del Toro — Screenplay Fran Walsh — Screenplay Philippa Boyens — Screenplay

Tagline

From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends.

Synopsis

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

based on novel or book elves dwarf magic horseback riding sword burglar legend riddle mountain contract travel

Key Collaborators

Peter Jackson Director Andrew Lesnie Director of Photography Jabez Olssen Editor Howard Shore Original Music Composer Guillermo del Toro Screenplay Fran Walsh Screenplay Philippa Boyens Screenplay Peter Jackson Screenplay J. R. R. Tolkien Novel Carolynne Cunningham Producer Peter Jackson Producer Zane Weiner Producer

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