Rhys-Davies, John

Overview

Works:	509 works in 1,062 publications in 3 languages and 49,256 library holdings
Genres:	Drama Film adaptations Juvenile works Film and video adaptations Fiction Television adaptations Television programs Animated films Motion pictures Fantasy films
Roles:	Actor, Narrator, Performer, Other
Classifications:	PN1997.2, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

1970 |

|2020

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Publications about John Rhys-Davies

Publications by John Rhys-Davies

Most widely held works about John Rhys-Davies

The great white hype motion picture stills collection by Linda R Chen ( Visual )
The great white hype motion picture stills collection by Linda R Chen ( Visual )
The great white hype motion picture stills collection by Linda R Chen ( Visual )
The great white hype motion picture stills collection by Linda R Chen ( Visual )

Most widely held works by John Rhys-Davies

The Lord of the rings by J. R. R Tolkien ( Visual )
48 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and held by 5,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Assisted by a fellowship of heroes, Middle-earth hobbit, Frodo Baggins, plunges into a perilous trek to take the mystical One Ring to Mount Doom so that it and its magical powers can be destroyed and never possessed by evil Lord Sauron. An epic adventure of good against evil, the power of friendship, and individual courage

The lord of the rings by J. R. R Tolkien ( Visual )
36 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 4,783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Fellowship has been broken. Boromir is dead; Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee have gone to Mordor alone to destroy the One Ring; Merry and Pippin have been captured by the Uruk-hai; Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli have made friends of the Rohan, a race of humans that are in the path of the upcoming war, led by its aging king, Theoden. The two towers between Mordor and Isengard, Barad-dur and Orthanc, have united in their lust for destruction. The corrupt wizard Saruman and his slimy assistant, Grima Wormtongue, have created a grand Uruk-hai army bent on the destruction of Man. The rebellion against Sauron is building up, led by the wizard Gandalf the White. One of the Ring's original bearers, the creature Gollum has tracked Frodo and Sam down in search of his "precious", but is captured by the Hobbits and used to lead them to Mt. Doom. The War of the Ring begins

Lord of the rings by Orlando Bloom ( Visual )
25 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and held by 3,823 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frodo makes his way through the darkness to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. Aragon learns of his destiny as the true King and the others prepare for a massive battle that will determine the fate of Middle-Earth

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade by Steven Spielberg ( Visual )
49 editions published between 1981 and 2012 in English and held by 3,456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Indy's Nazi enemies are back and have kidnapped his father, Professor Henry Jones, Sr. to get help in their search for the Holy Grail. Following a trail from America to Venice to the deserts of the Middle East, it's up to Indy to save his father, save the Grail and save the day

Raiders of the lost ark by Steven Spielberg ( Visual )
21 editions published between 1981 and 2011 in English and held by 3,404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Indiana Jones is a bullwhip-cracking archeologist assigned by the U.S. Government to find the mystically empowered Ark of the Convenant before the Nazis can obtain it for their own evil use. Includes an interview with George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford following the feature film

The princess diaries 2 royal engagement by Garry Marshall ( Visual )
8 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and Chinese and held by 2,304 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Princess Mia has just graduated college. She is soon going to take over as Queen of Genovia from her grandmother, Queen Clarisse. However, Mia learns that she must marry in 30 days or forfeit the crown of Genovia to another rightful heir, Nicholas Devereaux. His uncle, Vicount Mabrey is really the one who wants Nicholas to be King. Not trusting Nicholas, Mia picks a decent guy who's sweet and charming and likeable, but can she go through with the wedding to someone she doesn't really love? Will Mia follow her heart or sacrifice for her country?

The jungle book 2 by John Goodman ( Visual )
8 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 2,293 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mowgli returns to the jungle for some fun with Baloo, and finds that Shere Khan is still on the hunt for him. When Shanti comes looking for him he must try to protect his friend, and decide if he wants to remain in the jungle or return to the village

Aladdin and the king of thieves ( Visual )
5 editions published between 1996 and 2005 in English and held by 1,584 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The legendary Forty Thieves threaten to ruin the wedding of Aladdin and Jasmine

The lord of the rings by Peter Jackson ( Visual )
26 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 1,297 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Elderly hobbit Bilbo Baggins relinquishes possession of a golden ring possessing magical powers to Frodo, his youthful heir. Charged with casting the ring into the fires from which it was forged, the young hobbit begins an arduous trek across Middle-earth, accompanied by a stalwart band including his best friend Sam, the mercurial wizard Gandalf, the warrior Aragorn, and the blustery Gimli, among others. Opposed by the treacherous sorcerer Saruman and the demonic emissaries of Sauron, the Dark Lord, this ever-embattled Fellowship makes its way slowly toward the dark land of Mordor

One night with the king by Tiffany Dupont ( Visual )
4 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 1,260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of Hadassah, the young Jewish girl who becomes the Biblical Esther, Queen of Persia. Despite her position, Hadassah's life is in danger, as the state has decreed that all Jews will be put to death. Defying warnings to remain silent, however, Hadassah struggles to save her people, evens as she seeks to win the heart of the king

The lord of the rings by Peter Jackson ( Visual )
12 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 910 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frodo and Samwise press on toward Mordor: Gollum insists on being the guide. Can anyone so corrupted by the ring be trusted? Frodo is increasingly under the sway of the ring wonders if he can trust himself. Meanwhile, Aragorn, drawing closer to his kingly destiny, rallies the forces of good for the battles that are about to come. Dark Lord's army is fast approaching Gondor and the War of the Ring is about to begin

The reef ( Visual )
9 editions published between 2006 and 2011 in English and held by 893 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Pi, an orphaned fish, escapes the fisherman's net to move in with his aunt on an exotic coral reef, he meets his true love, Cordelia. But before Pi can start his life with Cordelia, he must outsmart the bully tiger shark also determined to win her heart

Victor Victoria by Blake Edwards ( Visual )
4 editions published between 1982 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 842 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paris im Jahr 1934: Die Sängerin Victoria ist seit langem ohne Engagement. Das Zimmer wird ihr gekündigt, seit Tagen hat sie nichts mehr gegessen. Bei einer aus der Not geborenen Zechprellerei lernt sie den ebenfalls stellungslosen alternden Homosexuellen Toddy, einen ehemaligen Vaudeville-Star, kennen. Der phantasievolle und einfallsreiche Toddy überredet sie zu einer tollkühnen Aktion: Victoria soll sich als Victor, Frauendarsteller aus Rußland, ausgeben. In der Künstleragentur erregt das Paar tatsächlich größtes Aufsehen, und schon bald ist das erste Engagement unter Dach und Fach. Victor/Victorias erster Auftritt in einer noblen Transvestitenshow wird zum Sensationserfolg. Ganz Paris liegt ihr/ihm zu Füßen. Manager Toddy und sein Star residieren im Ritz, Taxis, Champagner und Kaviar werden Gewohnheit. Eines Abends findet sich auch der amerikanische Nightclub-Tycoon aus Chicago, King Marchan, mit seiner hochblonden Geliebten Norma ein. Er ist fasziniert von der Frau, die er dort auf der Bühne sieht, deshalb verärgert und verunsichert, als sich die Dame als Victor entpuppt. Trotzdem zieht es King immer wieder in die Show, und bald kommt er auch hinter das Geheimnis. Für Victoria ist die Situation nicht minder strapazierend, denn sie hat sich längst in den maskulinen King verliebt. Die beiden beginnen eine heimliche Liebesaffäre, die King in ein schreckliches Zwielicht bringt.

The living daylights by John Glen ( Visual )
12 editions published between 1971 and 2012 in English and held by 833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As Bond works to rescue an abducted Russian officer who had defected to the West, he must unravel a complex weapons scheme

Catherine the Great ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trapped in a loveless political marriage to the dissolute nephew of the ailing Russian Empress Elizabeth, young German princess Sophia Fredericka bides her time, chooses her lovers carefully and plots her path to the throne. Skillfully manipulating the Russian triumvirate of church, army and aristocracy, she adroitly rides the shifting currents of social change and unrest to become one of Russia's most unforgettable and beloved rulers, Catherine the Great

The medallion by Jiashang Chen ( Visual )
8 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and Chinese and held by 784 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eddie is a Hong Kong cop who, after a near-fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion, is suddenly transformed into a Highbinder -- an immortal warrior with superhuman powers. Eddie enlists the help of British Interpol agent Nicole to determine the secret of the medallion and face down the evil Snakehead who wants to use its magical powers for his own nefarious plans

In the name of the king a Dungeon Siege tale ( Visual )
10 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and Turkish and held by 709 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a bloodthirsty legion of half-man/half-beast Krugs rampages through his village, one man picks up a sword and undertakes a quest of vengeance and honor. Haunted by the memory of his son's death and the kidnapping of his wife by the Krugs, Farmer ignites a duty-call for others to join his crusade to stop the campaign of terror waged by an evil sorcerer whose ruthless quest for the crown could spell doom for the entire Kingdom

SpongeBob SquarePants ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Laugh yourself silly with SpongeBob, Patrick and the whole Bikini Bottom gang

The lord of the rings, the return of the king by J. R. R Tolkien ( Visual )
19 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 488 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the third film of the trilogy, the final battle for Middle Earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring

The merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare ( Visual )
9 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in English and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Blending tragedy and comedy, this play presents contrasts and ambiguities, the complexities of which lie in the character Shylock, its captivating villain. Is he a villain, a buffoon, or tragic hero?