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National Geographic: Beyond the Movie - The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)
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TV Movie | 52 min | Documentary

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National Geographic: Beyond the Movie - The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)

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TV Movie | 52 min | Documentary

Join National Geographic for a compelling exploration of the realworld parallels to the events and characters brought to life in the epic motion picture The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Discover the legacy of history's "...See moreJoin National Geographic for a compelling exploration of the realworld parallels to the events and characters brought to life in the epic motion picture The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Discover the legacy of history's "reluctant heroes" and their striking resemblance to the film's characters. Compare the roles of "wise counselors" like Gandalf, and powerful friendships like that of Frodo and Sam, to their historic counterparts. Thrilling film footage illustrates how historychanging events are reflected in the film's story of courage and camaraderie triumphing over impossible odds. Insights from leading historians, field experts and members of the filmmaking team make this a musthave addition to every Lord of the Rings collection! See less

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35 cast members

Name	Known for
John Rhys-Davies Self - also narrator Self - also narrator See fewer	The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Elijah Wood Self Self See fewer	The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Hugo Weaving Self Self See fewer	The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Peter Jackson Self Self See fewer	The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Ian McKellen Self Self See fewer	The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Jock Ferguson Self - William Wallce Re-enactor Self - William Wallce Re-enactor See fewer	Macbeth (I) (1997)
Fiona Watson Self - Scottish Historian Self - Scottish Historian See fewer	Fact or Fiction (2001)
Michael Drout Self - Tolkien Expert Self - Tolkien Expert See fewer	Icons Unearthed (2022)
Susan Doran Self - Oxford University (as Dr. Susan Doran) Self - Oxford University (as Dr. Susan Doran) See fewer	Britain's Most Historic Towns (2018)
David Loades Self - Author, 'Elizabeth I' Self - Author, 'Elizabeth I' See fewer	Sahara (2005)
Theodore Roosevelt Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Simple Gifts (1977)
Tweed Roosevelt Self - Theodore Roosevelt's Great-Grandson Self - Theodore Roosevelt's Great-Grandson See fewer	Theodore Roosevelt (2022)
Michael Zuckerman Self - Benjamin Franklin Expert Self - Benjamin Franklin Expert See fewer	Benjamin Franklin (2002)
Christopher Lee Self Self See fewer	Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Tsar Nicholas II Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The German Curse in Russia (1918)
Tsarina Alexandra Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Arrival of Funeral Cortege at St. George's Chapel (1901)
Richard Pipes Self - Russian Historian Self - Russian Historian See fewer	The Power of Nightmares (2004)
Vladimir Lenin Self (archive footage) (as V.I. Lenin) Self (archive footage) (as V.I. Lenin) See fewer	Un'alba (1920)
Lynette Nusbacher Self - English Historian (as Areyah Nusbacher) Self - English Historian (as Areyah Nusbacher) See fewer	Time Commanders (2003)
David Wenham Self Self See fewer	The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
James M. McPherson Self - Civil War Historian (as James McPherson) Self - Civil War Historian (as James McPherson) See fewer	Lincoln and Lee at Antietam: The Cost of Freedom (2006)
Philippa Boyens Self - Co-Screenwriter Self - Co-Screenwriter See fewer	The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Adolf Hitler Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Triumph of the Will (1935)
Winston Churchill Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Matinee Theatre (1955)
Bob Doe Self - World War II RAF Pilot Self - World War II RAF Pilot See fewer	Spitfire Ace (2004)
Gary Moulton Self - Lewis and Clark Expert Self - Lewis and Clark Expert See fewer	National Geographic: Beyond the Movie - The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)
Billy Boyd Self Self See fewer	The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Orlando Bloom Self Self See fewer	The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Tenzing Norgay Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Conquest of Everest (1953)
Edmund Hillary Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Conquest of Everest (1953)
Broughton Coburn Self - Everest Expert Self - Everest Expert See fewer	Nova (1974)
Jamling Tenzing Norgay Self - Son of Tenzing Norgay Self - Son of Tenzing Norgay See fewer	Everest '53
Sean Astin Self Self See fewer	The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Allen Counter Self - Peary Expedition Historian Self - Peary Expedition Historian See fewer	Resurrecting Love: The Cemetery That Can Heal a Nation (2012)
Robert Peary Stafford Self - Robert A. Peary Great-grandson Self - Robert A. Peary Great-grandson See fewer	Race for the Poles (2000)