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The hobbit, the battle of the five armies

Call Number

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

Edition

Rental [edition.]

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

Publication Information

Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2015]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (144 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

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

Summary

Thorin Oakenshield and the Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon Smaug upon Lake-town. Meanwhile, Sauron, the Dark Lord, has sent forth legions of Orcs to attack the Lonely Mountain, and Bilbo Baggins finds himself fighting for his life as five great armies go to war. As darkness converges, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide--unite or be destroyed.

Notes

Title from container.

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

Originally released as a motion picture in 2014.