The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) Drama Fantasy Adventure
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Plot Synopsis:
After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty Mountains, Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard. If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. And, where has Gandalf got off to? And what is his secret business to the south?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.
Tagline: Beyond darkness... beyond desolation... lies the greatest danger of all.
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2013 (more 2013 movies)
Box Office: $258,387,334
Awards: 19
Nominations: 90
Language: English
Country: New Zealand, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 13, 2013
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, Callum Greene, Alan F. Horn, Peter Jackson, Ken Kamins, Eric Monette, Eileen Moran, Amanda Walker, Fran Walsh, Zane Weiner
Editors: Jabez Olssen
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 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 |
| James Nesbitt | ... | Bofur |
| Stephen Hunter | ... | Bombur |
| Dean O''Gorman | ... | Fili |
| Aidan Turner | ... | Kili |
| John Callen | ... | Oin |
| Peter Hambleton | ... | Gloin |
| Jed Brophy | ... | Nori |
| Mark Hadlow | ... | Dori |
| Adam Brown | ... | Ori |
| Orlando Bloom | ... | Legolas |
| Evangeline Lilly | ... | Tauriel |
| Lee Pace | ... | Thranduil |
| Cate Blanchett | ... | Galadriel |
| Benedict Cumberbatch | ... | Smaug / Necromancer (voice) |
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
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
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
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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