J.R.R. Tolkien's literary masterpiece The Lord of The Rings has influenced generations of readers worldwide and continues to captivate new fans around the world. Now, New Line Cinema brings to cinematic life the epic adventure of good against evil, The Lord of The Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring, a heroic quest set in a time of uncertainty in the land of Middle-earth.
The future of civilization rest in the fate of the One Ring, which has been placed in the hands of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins, who inherits the Ring and steps into legend.
A daunting task lies ahead for Frodo when he becomes the Ringbearer -- to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom where it was forged. But he can't do it alone. A Fellowship bands together to lend Frodo the wisdom of Gandalf, the loyalty of his friends Sam, Merry and Pippin; the courage of Aragorn and Boromir; the precision of Legolas; and the strength of Gimili. Arwen, Galadrel and Elrond, whose knowledge of the Ring brings to light the true danger and importance of their journey, aid them in their quest.
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