CinemaOSMovie · 1992 · 1h 50m

J.R.R.T. : A Study of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 1892-1973

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J.R.R.T.: A Study of J.R.R. Tolkien is a 1992 documentary, narrated by Judi Dench, produced to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. Tolkien's birth. It is sometimes called "J.R.R. Tolkien: A Portrait" and "J.R.R. Tolkien - An Authorized Film Portrait". It features archive footage and audio recordings of J.R.R. Tolkien, and interviews with three of his children Priscilla, John, and Christopher. It also includes interviews with Baillie Tolkien, Robert Murray, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Rayner Unwin, Tom Shippey, and Verlyn Flieger.

Directed byDerek Bailey

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1992
Studios
Landseer

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Narrator

Christopher Tolkien

Christopher Tolkien

Self

J. R. R. Tolkien

J. R. R. Tolkien

Self (archive footage)

John Tolkien

Self

Priscilla Tolkien

Priscilla Tolkien

Self

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Derek Bailey

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