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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

12 179 min  -  Action | Adventure | Fantasy  -   18 December 2002 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Peter Jackson

Writers:

J.R.R. Tolkien (novel), Fran Walsh (screenplay), and 3 more credits »
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Top 250 #26 | Won 2 Oscars. Another 74 wins & 80 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bruce Allpress Bruce Allpress ...
Sean Astin ...
John Bach John Bach ...
Sala Baker ...
Cate Blanchett ...
Orlando Bloom ...
Billy Boyd ...
Jed Brophy ...
Sharku / Snaga
Sam Comery Sam Comery ...
Brad Dourif ...
Calum Gittins ...
Haleth
Bernard Hill ...
Bruce Hopkins ...
Paris Howe Strewe Paris Howe Strewe ...
Christopher Lee ...
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Storyline

Sauron's forces increase. His allies grow. The Ringwraiths return in an even more frightening form. Saruman's army of Uruk Hai is ready to launch an assault against Aragorn and the people of Rohan. Yet, the Fellowship is broken and Boromir is dead. For the little hope that is left, Frodo and Sam march on into Mordor, unprotected. A number of new allies join with Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, Pippin and Merry. And they must defend Rohan and attack Isengard. Yet, while all this is going on, Sauron's troops mass toward the City of Gondor, for the War of the Ring is about to begin. Written by Yuandi Li  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Ring | Army | Mission | Hope | Hobbit  | See more »

Taglines:

The Journey Continues December 18th See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for epic battle sequences and scary images See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Aurum [Spain] | New Line Cinema | See more »

Country:

USA | New Zealand

Language:

English | Sindarin | Old English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Two Towers See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$94,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€1,403,000 (Netherlands) (21 December 2002) (148 Screens)

Gross:

$926,047,111 (Worldwide) (25 November 2011)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (special extended edition)  | (extended edition)

Sound Mix:

DTS-ES  | Dolby Digital EX  | SDDS

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Movie theater prints were labeled "Grand Tour" on the film can and the actual reels. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, and Gandalf first enter the Golden Hall of Edoras, Legolas is supporting Gandalf with his arm. When the door is shut behind them he lets go and in the next shot their arms are together again. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Gandalf: You cannot pass!
Frodo: Gandalf!
Gandalf: I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. Go back to the shadow. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udun! You shall not pass!
Galadriel: The power of the enemy is growing. Sauron will use his puppet Saruman to destroy the people of Rohan. Isengard has been unleashed. The Eye of Sauron now turns to Gondor, the last free kingdom of men. His war on this country will come swiftly. He senses the Ring is close...
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Crazy Credits

Special thanks to ... and to the thousands of others who helped make this
film a reality. See more »

Connections

Spoofed in "30 Rock: Dealbreakers Talk Show #0001 (#4.7)" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Isengard Unleashed"
Music by Howard Shore
Lyrics by Fran Walsh
Performed by Elizabeth Fraser & Ben Del Maestro See more »