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DVD

The hobbit, the desolation of Smaug

Call Number

  • DVD SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY (CEN, EAS, OSH, WSQ)

Edition

[Rental ed.]

Languages

English, French, or Spanish dialogue; English, French, or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt, Orlando Bloom, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, Stephen Hunter, Dean O'Gorman, Aidan Turner, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown, Cate Blanchett, Sylvester McCoy, Stephen Fry, Manu Bennett.

Publication Information

Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2014]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (161 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG-13; extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images.

Summary

The hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, and 13 dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, continue their journey to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Along the way, they encounter the skin-changer Beorn; giant spiders of Mirkwook; Wood-elves led by Legolas, Tauriel and King Thranduil; and a mysterious man named Bard, who smuggles them into Lake-town. Finally reaching the Lonely Mountain, they face their greatest danger--the dragon Smaug.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.

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