The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past
Synopsis
Fourteen years after the passing of Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin set out to retrace the first steps of their adventure. Meanwhile, Sam's daughter, Elanor, has discovered a long-buried secret and is determined to uncover why the War of the Ring was very nearly lost before it even began.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Colbert, Philippa Boyens, Peter McGee, J. R. R. Tolkien
- Original Title
- The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- WingNut Films, Middle-earth Enterprises, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Colbert, Philippa Boyens, Peter McGee, J. R. R. Tolkien
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
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Stephen Colbert
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Philippa Boyens
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Peter McGee
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Peter Jackson
Producer
Fran Walsh
Producer
Philippa Boyens
Producer
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What is The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past about?
Fourteen years after the passing of Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin set out to retrace the first steps of their adventure. Meanwhile, Sam's daughter, Elanor, has discovered a long-buried secret and is determined to uncover why the War of the Ring was very nearly lost before it even began.
Who directed The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past?
The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past?
The principal cast of The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past includes Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd.
When was The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past released and how long is it?
The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past based on a book or true story?
The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "J. R. R. Tolkien", Novel: "J. R. R. Tolkien".