The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

In Movie Theaters: Wednesday, December 18, 2002

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The Two Towers, motion picture based on the second book of the Lord of the Rings trilogy by British writer J. R. R. Tolkien. Released in 2002, the film picks up the story where The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) left off, following the Middle-earth journeys of Frodo, Aragorn, Gandalf, and a variety of other characters. The hobbits Frodo and Sam continue to travel toward Mordor, where they intend to destroy the ring of power that Frodo keeps. They are guided along the way by a creature called Gollum who desires the ring himself. Meanwhile, Aragorn, the elf Legolas, and the dwarf Gimli become involved in the defense of the kingdom of Rohan, which is being attacked by the armies of the corrupt wizard Saruman. The hobbits Pippin and Merry are trying to find the others when they are waylaid by a colony of tree-people known as the Ents. The movie—with state-of-the-art digital imagery and effects—is rich with mythical creatures and epic battle scenes, such as the climactic confrontation at the fortress city of Helm’s Deep.

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Directed by Peter Jackson

Produced by Peter Jackson

Barrie M. Osborne

Fran Walsh

Cast:

• Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins: the hobbit who must destroy the One Ring, the burden of which is becoming heavier.
• Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey/Gandalf the White: the Wizard who fell fighting the Balrog, who has now returned, more powerful than ever, to finish his task.
• Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee: Frodo's loyal hobbit companion, better known as Sam.
• Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn: the heir-in-exile to Gondor's throne who has come to Rohan's defence.
• Dominic Monaghan as Meriadoc Brandybuck: the hobbit captured by the Uruk-hai, Pippin's best friend, better known as Merry.
• Billy Boyd as Peregrin Took: the hobbit captured by the Uruk-hai, Merry's best friend, better known as Pippin.
• Orlando Bloom as Legolas: the Elven archer and one of Aragorn's companions.
• John Rhys-Davies as Gimli: the Dwarf warrior and one of Aragorn's companions.
• Also voices Treebeard: the leader of the Ents, who is roused to anger against Saruman.
• Andy Serkis as Sméagol/Gollum: a wretched, hobbit-like creature, owner of the Ring for centuries, who guides Frodo on his quest; voice and motion capture.
• Christopher Lee as Saruman the White: the Wizard waging war upon Rohan and devastating Fangorn Forest, who allies himself with Sauron.
• Bernard Hill as Théoden: King of Rohan, who is under Saruman's spell until Gandalf heals him so he can lead his people once more.
• Miranda Otto as Éowyn: Théoden's niece, who is in love with Aragorn.
• Karl Urban as Éomer: Théoden's nephew and previously Chief Marshal of the Riddermark, exiled by Gríma.
• Brad Dourif as Gríma Wormtongue: Saruman's agent at Edoras, who renders Théoden incapable of decisions, and desires Éowyn. He is the secondary antagonist.
• Hugo Weaving as Elrond: the Elven lord of Rivendell who expresses doubt over his daughter's love for Aragorn.
• Liv Tyler as Arwen: Elrond's daughter and Elven princess. Aragorn's true love.
• David Wenham as Faramir: the captain of the Ithilien Rangers, who captures Frodo, Sam and Gollum. Also, Boromir's younger brother.
• Cate Blanchett as Galadriel: the Elven queen of Lórien, who discusses Middle-earth's future with Elrond.
• Craig Parker as Haldir of Lórien: the leader of the Lórien Elves sent by Elrond and Galadriel to defend Helm's Deep.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Two_Towers)

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