The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Plot: Return to Middle-earth in an unforgettable fantasy adventure. Bilbo Baggins, a comfortable and unambitious hobbit, finds his peaceful life completely upended when the wizard Gandalf the Grey arrives on his doorstep. Joined by a legendary company of thirteen dwarves led by the warrior Thorin Oakenshield, Bilbo is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the clutches of the fearsome dragon Smaug. Journeying through treacherous wild lands teeming with Goblins, Orcs, and Wargs, Bilbo not only finds his inner courage but also crosses paths with the creature Gollum, discovering a mysterious gold ring that will alter the fate of the entire world.

Actors: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter, Dean O'Gorman, Aidan Turner, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown

Genre: Action • Adventure • Fantasy

Studio / Manufacturer: Warner Bros. Home Video

Producer: Carolynne Cunningham • Peter Jackson • Fran Walsh • Zane Weiner

Director: Peter Jackson

Behind-the-scenes Crew & Production Side Personnel: Andrew Lesnie (Director of Photography) • Jabez Olssen (Film Editor) • Howard Shore (Composer) • Dan Hennah (Production Designer) • Bob Buck (Costume Designer) • Ann Maskrey (Costume Designer) • Richard Taylor (Costume Designer) • Joe Letteri (Visual Effects Supervisor) • Eric Saindon (Visual Effects Supervisor) • David Clayton (Animation Supervisor)

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