A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of 2001's "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes, personally selected by director Peter Jackson, this documentary uses raw footage to reveal the inside story on how the greatest adventure film franchise was born.
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The runtime is 84 minutes (1h 24m).
The film was directed by Costa Botes.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 60 credited actors.
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The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
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New Zealand
