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The Ring Thing

January 1, 2004 1h 20m 5.1/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 2004. The Ring Thing is a comedy film. directed by Mark Schippert. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Gwendolyn Rich, Edward Piccin, and Leo Roos

Synopsis

All Friedrich wanted was to propose to Heidi, his supervisor, on a business trip. But while rehearsing on an airplane toilet, he and his ring drop out into the sky over the alps. Only to land in a very strange fairytale world. Come to find out, Middle Earth is right in the heart of Switzerland! To make matters worse, the quirky inhabitants mistake Friedrich for Frido the Tellyhobbie. Before he can say Tolkien, he‘s on a mission to save the world from an evil wizard who wants to dip the whole planet in one huge sizzling Swiss cheese fondue. A mission so crazy… it just might wake the hero in him.
A spoof of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy set in Switzerland.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2004 22 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 5.1/10 Mixed (18 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Switzerland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ring Thing about?

All Friedrich wanted was to propose to Heidi, his supervisor, on a business trip. But while rehearsing on an airplane toilet, he and his ring drop out into the sky over the alps. Only to land in a ...

Who directed The Ring Thing?

The Ring Thing was directed by Mark Schippert.

How long is The Ring Thing?

The Ring Thing has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was The Ring Thing released?

The Ring Thing was released on January 1, 2004 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Ring Thing?

The main cast of The Ring Thing includes Gwendolyn Rich, Edward Piccin, Leo Roos, Sebastian Arenas, Ralph Vogt.