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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

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The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.

December 11, 2013 · Directed by Peter Jackson

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Runtime2h 41m
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Feels like2h 25m
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Cast & crew

Ian McKellen
Gandalf the Grey
Martin Freeman
Bilbo Baggins
Richard Armitage
Thorin Oakenshield
Benedict Cumberbatch
Smaug / Sauron
Orlando Bloom
Legolas
Evangeline Lilly
Tauriel
Lee Pace
King Thranduil
Luke Evans
Bard / Girion
Stephen Fry
The Master of Laketown
Ken Stott
Balin
James Nesbitt
Bofur
Mikael Persbrandt
Beorn

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