The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.
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Aldor -
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Madril -
Man Flesh Uruk -
Galadriel -
Legolas -
Pippin -
Sharku -
Eothain -
Wormtongue -
Haleth -
Theoden -
Gamling -
Theodred -
Saruman
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Director:
Peter JacksonWriters:
J.R.R. Tolkien (novel), Fran Walsh (screenplay), Philippa Boyens (screenplay), Stephen Sinclair (screenplay), Peter Jackson (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
It was clear to the writers from the beginning that the entire final sequence of the individual novel (Frodo and Sam's encounter with Shelob) would be part of the third movie, not this one. Also, the confrontation with a defeated Saruman at Isengard was deemed to be too anti-climactic, and was therefore moved to the third movie, as well. This tactical move meant the battle for Helm's Deep became this movie's natural climax.
Quotes
Gandalf:
There is no way out of that ravine, Théoden is walking into a trap.
Goofs
In the beginning of the movie, when Frodo and Sam are walking on the rocky mountain their rubber artificial feet can be clearly seen flapping around.
Crazy Credits
One section of credits is for the "Hammerhands" (presumably for carpenters). This is a reference to the name of the "historical" founder of Helm's Deep, Helm Hammerhand. Also, apprentice builders are known as "hammerhands" in New Zealand.
Alternate Versions
The scene where Faramir interrogates Gollum is slightly different between the two versions. In the theatrical version, he enters the room only after his men have beaten Gollum. In the extended edition, he is in the room during the abuse, but stands apart, not actually taking part in it himself, before telling them to stop.
Soundtracks
Breath of LifeMusic by Howard Shore
Lyrics by Fran Walsh
Performed by Sheila Chandra
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Action | Adventure | Drama | FantasyDetails
Release Date:
18 December 2002Language
English, Sindarin, Old English
Country of Origin
New Zealand, USAFilming Locations
Mount Sunday, Canterbury, South Island, New ZealandBox Office
Budget:
$94,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$62,007,528 22 December 2002
Gross USA:
$342,551,365
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$943,396,133
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