The Two Towers: J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth(2003)
The Two Towers: J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth Synopsis
Peter Jackson, Jude Fisher, Philippa Boyens, a few Tolkien experts (such as Tom Shippey), and others tell the narrative of J.R.R. Tolkien's friendship with C.S. Lewis, their experience in World War I, Tolkien's inspirations from the war, the creative process and composition of The Lord of the Rings, its impact and reception when published, conflicting worldviews represented in The Two Towers, and the relationship between Frodo and Sam.
The Two Towers: J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth (2003) is a documentary film directed by Michael Pellerin, released on November 18, 2003 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Brian Sibley, Colin Duriez, Rayner Unwin and Thomas Alan Shippey. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Pellerin
- Writers:
- Michael Pellerin
- Status:
- Released
The Two Towers: J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brian Sibley
as Self
- Colin Duriez
Colin Duriez
as Self
- Rayner Unwin
Rayner Unwin
as Self
- Thomas Alan Shippey
Thomas Alan Shippey
as Self
Christopher Lee
as Self
John Rhys-Davies
as Self
- Jude Fisher
Jude Fisher
as Self
Peter Jackson
as Self
Viggo Mortensen
as Self
Philippa Boyens
as Self
John Howe
as Self
- David Salo
David Salo
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Michael Pellerin, written by Michael Pellerin.
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The Two Towers: J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth Reviews & Ratings
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The main cast of The Two Towers: J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth (2003) includes Brian Sibley, Colin Duriez, Rayner Unwin, Thomas Alan Shippey and Christopher Lee. The film was directed by Michael Pellerin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Two Towers: J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth was released on November 18, 2003 and runs for 30m.
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