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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Plot Synopsis:
Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities ... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.
Starring: Martin Freeman , Ian McKellen , Richard Armitage , Andy Serkis , Aidan Turner
Director(s): Peter Jackson
Genre(s): Action,Fantasy
The creative team behind the Lord of the Rings trilogy returns to Middle-earth with this adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien"s classic precursor The Hobbit. Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh share writing duties with Guillermo del Toro on the Warner Bros.More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2012 (more 2012 movies)
Box Office: $303,030,651
Awards: 11
Nominations: 76
Language: English
Country: New Zealand, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 14, 2012
Writers: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, J.R.R. Tolkien
Producers: Carolyn Blackwood, Philippa Boyens, Carolynne Cunningham, Matthew Dravitzki, Toby Emmerich, Alan F. Horn, Peter Jackson, Ken Kamins, Eileen Moran, Amanda Walker, Fran Walsh, Zane Weiner
Editors: Jabez Olssen
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Plot Synopsis:
Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities ... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ian McKellen | ... | Gandalf |
| Martin Freeman | ... | Bilbo |
| Richard Armitage | ... | Thorin |
| Ken Stott | ... | Balin |
| Graham McTavish | ... | Dwalin |
| William Kircher | ... | Bifur / Tom Troll |
| James Nesbitt | ... | Bofur |
| Stephen Hunter | ... | Bombur |
| Dean O''Gorman | ... | Fili |
| Aidan Turner | ... | Kili |
| John Callen | ... | Oin |
| Peter Hambleton | ... | Gloin / William Troll |
| Jed Brophy | ... | Nori |
| Mark Hadlow | ... | Dori / Bert Troll |
| Adam Brown | ... | Ori |
| Ian Holm | ... | Old Bilbo |
| Elijah Wood | ... | Frodo |
| Hugo Weaving | ... | Elrond |
| Cate Blanchett | ... | Galadriel |
| Christopher Lee | ... | Saruman |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ian McKellen (b. May 25, 1939) – Gandalf
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Sir Ian McKellan | Sir Ian McKellen | Ian McKellern - Martin Freeman (b. September 8, 1971) – Bilbo
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m) - Richard Armitage (b. August 22, 1971) – Thorin
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m) - Ken Stott (b. November 30, 1954) – Balin
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Graham McTavish (b. January 4, 1961) – Dwalin
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Graham James McTavish | Graham Mctavish - William Kircher – Bifur / Tom Troll
Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m) - James Nesbitt (b. January 15, 1965) – Bofur
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Jimmy Nesbitt - Stephen Hunter – Bombur
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Dean O''Gorman (b. December 1, 1976) – Fili
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Aidan Turner (b. June 19, 1983) – Kili
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - John Callen – Oin
Height: 5' 11¼" (1.81 m) - Peter Hambleton – Gloin / William Troll
Height: 5' 9¾" (1.77 m) - Jed Brophy (b. November 30, 1962) – Nori
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Mark Hadlow (b. November 30, 1956) – Dori / Bert Troll
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Adam Brown (b. May 29, 1980) – Ori
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
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