J.R.R. Tolkien(1998)
A fascinating portrait of the author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and the Silmarillion.
J.R.R. Tolkien Synopsis
This film tells the story of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, English writer, poet, philologist and author of many stories, including most famously The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
J.R.R. Tolkien (1998) is a documentary film directed by Julian Birkett, released on February 21, 1998 with a runtime of 26m. It stars Juliet Aubrey, Chris Villiers, Rob Inglis and J. R. R. Tolkien.
- Director:
- Julian Birkett
- Producers:
- Julian Birkett
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
J.R.R. Tolkien (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for J.R.R. Tolkien before you stream it.
J.R.R. Tolkien Cast & Crew
Main cast
Juliet Aubrey
as Narrator (voice)
- Chris Villiers
Chris Villiers
as Reader (voice)
- Rob Inglis
Rob Inglis
as The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Julian Birkett, produced by Julian Birkett.
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The main cast of J.R.R. Tolkien (1998) includes Juliet Aubrey, Chris Villiers, Rob Inglis and J. R. R. Tolkien. The film was directed by Julian Birkett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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J.R.R. Tolkien was released on February 21, 1998 and runs for 26m.
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