Trivia for The Lord Of The Rings: Quest Of The Ring.

The entire shoot of the film took place in New-Zealand.

The film was originally rated R because it was deemed too violent and frightening for a PG-13 rating. Some scenes were a little toned down and some imagery and light was changed color wise and the film was given a PG-13 rating.

The ring in the film was made out of pure gold.

Before Electronic Arts was given the oppertunity to direct; John Cassavetes and Robin Hobb were offered to direct the film.

The score for the entire trilogy was composed by Howard Shore, who actually hired the entire New Zealand Symphony Orchesta for all the music parts.

Between the release of the original novel and the film stands exactly 47 years of gap.

This is the first installment in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

The film was Oscar nominated for "Best Cinematography", "Best Make-Up", "Best Music, Original Score", "Best Visual Effects", "Best Picture", "Best Actor In A Supporting Role", "Best Director", "Best Original Screenplay", "Best Art-Direction" of which 5 Oscars were won.

For the first film, a movie of 195 minutes long was promised to New Line Cinema, of which turned out to be a finished product of 317 minutes long. There were original plans to release the first film in a 255 minute version, but since the next installments were almost as long/longer it was decided to release the film in its original unedited version, except for the little tone and color differences for a PG-13 rating.

In 1973 there were already plans to make a film adaptation of the trilogy in which Christoper Lee, at that time 51 years old, was also attached to portray Saruman. Now, years later, he is 79 years and he yet again is attached to portray Saruman.