Fantasy ·Adventure ·Action · New Zealand · 2013 · 2h 41m

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Director

Cast

Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug / Sauron Orlando Bloom as Legolas Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel

Crew

Andrew Lesnie — Director of Photography Jabez Olssen — Editor Howard Shore — Original Music Composer Fran Walsh — Screenplay Philippa Boyens — Screenplay Peter Jackson — Screenplay

Tagline

Beyond darkness... beyond desolation... lies the greatest danger of all.

Synopsis

The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

gold lake based on novel or book elves dwarf shapeshifting mountain giant spider melancholy sequel bear troll

Key Collaborators

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

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