J.R.R.T. : A Study of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 1892-1973(1992)
J.R.R.T. : A Study of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 1892-1973 Synopsis
J.R.R.T.: A Study of J.R.R. Tolkien is a 1992 documentary, narrated by Judi Dench, produced to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. Tolkien's birth. It is sometimes called "J.R.R. Tolkien: A Portrait" and "J.R.R. Tolkien - An Authorized Film Portrait". It features archive footage and audio recordings of J.R.R. Tolkien, and interviews with three of his children Priscilla, John, and Christopher. It also includes interviews with Baillie Tolkien, Robert Murray, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Rayner Unwin, Tom Shippey, and Verlyn Flieger.
J.R.R.T. : A Study of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 1892-1973 (1992) is a documentary film directed by Derek Bailey, released on January 1, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Judi Dench, Christopher Tolkien, J. R. R. Tolkien and John Tolkien. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Derek Bailey
- Production:
- Landseer
- Status:
- Released
J.R.R.T. : A Study of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 1892-1973 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Judi Dench
as Narrator
Christopher Tolkien
as Self
J. R. R. Tolkien
as Self (archive footage)
- John Tolkien
John Tolkien
as Self
Priscilla Tolkien
as Self
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Derek Bailey.
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The main cast of J.R.R.T. : A Study of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 1892-1973 (1992) includes Judi Dench, Christopher Tolkien, J. R. R. Tolkien, John Tolkien and Priscilla Tolkien. The film was directed by Derek Bailey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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J.R.R.T. : A Study of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 1892-1973 was released on January 1, 1992 and runs for 1h 50m.
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