The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD]

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD]

 Cast: Jackson
Jackson
, Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood
, Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
, Viggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen
, Sean Astin
Sean Astin
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD]

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD]

 Cast: Jackson
Jackson
, Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood
, Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
, Viggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen
, Sean Astin
Sean Astin

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Overview

The second film in Peter Jackson's series of screen adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's internationally popular Lord of The Rings trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers literally begins where The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ended, with the Fellowship splitting into three groups as they seek to return the Ring to Mordor, the forbidding land where the powerful talisman must be taken to be destroyed. Frodo (Elijah Wood), who carries the Ring, and his fellow Hobbit Sam (Sean Astin) are lost in the hills of Emyn Muil when they encounter Gollum (Andy Serkis), a strange creature who once carried the Ring and was twisted by its power. Gollum volunteers to guide the pair to Mordor; Frodo agrees, but Sam does not trust their new acquaintance. Elsewhere, Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd) are attempting to navigate Fangorn Forrest where they discover a most unusual nemesis -- Treebeard (voice of John Rhys-Davies), a walking and talking tree-shepherd who doesn't much care for Hobbits. Finally, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Gimli (John Rhys-Davies), and Legolas (Orlando Bloom) arrive in Rohan to discover that the evil powers of Saruman (Christopher Lee) have robbed King Theoden (Bernard Hill) of his rule. The King's niece Eowyn (Miranda Otto) believes Aragorn and his men have the strength to defeat Saruman, his henchman Wormtongue (Brad Dourif), and their minions. Eowyn soon becomes infatuated with Aragorn, while he struggles to stay faithful to the pledge of love he made to Arwen (Liv Tyler). Gandalf (Ian McKellen) offers his help and encouragement as the Rohans, under Aragorn's leadership, attempt to face down Saruman's armies, but they soon discover how great the task before them truly is when they learn that his troops consist of 10,000 bloodthirsty creatures specially bred to fight to the death. Most of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was shot in tandem with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King during a marathon 18-month shooting schedule, overseen by Peter Jackson.

Product Details

Release Date: 09/14/2010
UPC: 0794043140655
Original Release: 2002
Rating: PG-13
Source: New Line Home Video
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Surround EX]
Language: English
Time: 2:59:00

Special Features

Blu-ray: Theatrical trailers and the Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest game trailer; DVD: 2 absorbing documentaries, including Return to Middle-earth; Sean Astin directs the short film the Long and Short of It, plus a making-of; Featurette gallery spotlighting the technical wizardry behind this middle chapter of the saga, including the battle of helm's deep and bringing Gollum to life; Emiliana Torrini Gollum's Song music video; Preview of the Reurn of the King movie; TV spots

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Elijah Wood Frodo Baggins
Ian McKellen Gandalf the Grey
Viggo Mortensen Aragorn
Sean Astin Samwise 'Sam' Gamgee
Liv Tyler Arwen
Cate Blanchett Galadriel
Billy Boyd Pippin Took
Dominic Monaghan Merry
Orlando Bloom Legolas
John Rhys-Davies Gimli,Treebeard
Christopher Lee Saruman
Miranda Otto Eowyn
Bernard Hill Theoden
Bruce Hopkins Gamling
Andy Serkis Gollum
Hugo Weaving Elrond
Brad Dourif Grima Wormtongue
Karl Urban Éomer
David Wenham Faramir
Craig Parker Haldir
Bruce Allpress Aldor
John Bach Madril
Jed Brophy Sharku/Snaga
Sam Comery Éothain
Calum Gittins Haleth
Paris Howe Strewe Théodred - Prince of Rohan
Nathaniel Lees Uglúk
Robyn Malcolm Morwen
Sala Baker Man Flesh Uruk
Robert Pollock Mordor Orc
Olivia Tennet Freda
Ray Trickitt Bereg
Stephen Ure Grishnákh
Lee Hartley Hero Orc
Phil Grieve Hero Orc
Billy Jackson Cute Rohan Refugee Child
Howard Shore Composer
Marton Csokas Celeborn

Technical Credits
Peter Jackson Director,Screenwriter,Producer
Philippa Boyens Screenwriter
Stephen Sinclair Screenwriter
Fran Walsh Screenwriter,Producer
Barrie M. Osborne Producer
Harvey Weinstein Executive Producer,Executive Producer,Producer,Producer
Robert Shaye Executive Producer,Producer
Mark Ordesky Executive Producer,Producer
Michael Lynne Executive Producer
Victoria Burrows Casting
John Hubbard Casting
Amy MacLean Casting
Liz Mullane Casting
Ann Robinson Casting
George Marshall Ruge Stunts
Joe Letteri Special Effects
Randall William Cook Special Effects
Jim Rygiel Special Effects
Richard Taylor Special Effects
Alex Funke Special Effects
David Farmer Sound/Sound Designer
Narelle Ahrens Sound Effects
Christopher Boyes Sound Effects,Sound/Sound Designer
Brent Burge Sound Effects
Jason Canovas Sound Effects
Dan Abrams Special Effects
Daniel Andrews Stunts
J.R.R. Tolkien Screenwriter
Hammond Peek Sound/Sound Designer
Michael Hedges Sound/Sound Designer
Ethan Van der Ryn Sound/Sound Designer
Michael Semanick Sound/Sound Designer
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