National Geographic - Beyond The Movie - The Lord Of The Rings (2002) Front Cover Actor Back Cover Phil Crowley Narrator John Howe Himself/Conceptual Designer of LOTR Peter McHugh Additional Voices Oliver Muirhead Additional Voices Alan Lee Himself/Conceptual Designer of LOTR Billy Boyd Himself/Peregrin 'Pippin' Took Dominic Monaghan Himself/Meriadoc 'Merry' Brandybuck Sean Astin Himself/Samwise 'Sam' Gamgee Christopher Lee Himself/Saruman the White John Garth Himself/Tolkien Historian Movie Details Genre Documentary Writer Kathleen Phelan Studio National Geographic Language English Audience Rating NR Running Time 60 mins Country USA Color Color Plot A Fascinating Exploration Of How This World Reflects Our Own. National Geographic embarks on an extraordinary journey through myth, legend, language, and history to explore how the imaginary world of Middle-earth reflects our own. Who was J.R.R. Tolkien, and how did he create the amazing world of Middle-earth? How does the struggle between good and evil in this epic story parallel changes in our world? Why are the places, heroes, and villains of Middle-earth eerily familiar? Who are the real-life Frodos today? Only National Geographic can present such a unique look into the blockbuster film and the real life story behind it. Personal Details Seen It Yes Index 125 In Collection Yes Owner Gagnon, Eric Links IMDB Product Details Edition Special Edition Format DVD Region Region 1 Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color Layers Single side, Single layer UPC 727994750208 Chapters 123 Release Date 2/19/2002 Packaging Snap Case Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC] Nr of Disks/Tapes 1 Extra Features Exclusive Footage from the Film Insightful Interviews with the Cast & Filmmakers Provocative Perspectives of Explorers, Anthropologists, & Archaeologists