The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King [SteelBook] [Blu-ray]

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King [SteelBook] [Blu-ray]

Director: Peter Jackson Cast: Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood
, Sean Astin
Sean Astin
, Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
, Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis
Peter Jackson
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King [SteelBook] [Blu-ray]

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King [SteelBook] [Blu-ray]

Director: Peter Jackson Cast: Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood
, Sean Astin
Sean Astin
, Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
, Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis
Peter Jackson

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Overview

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King brings Peter Jackson's mammoth adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic to a close in suitably epic fashion. Instead of starting just where the previous film left off, however, it goes far back in time to the moment the tormented creature Gollum first came to possess the One Ring. In this flashback, actor Andy Serkis (who voiced Gollum and performed his movements onset prior to the final CGI effects) finally gets to appear onscreen, portraying Gollum's former self, Sm?agol. This disturbing scene serves as a potent reminder that the Ring seeks to corrupt even the well-intentioned Frodo (Elijah Wood), who is increasingly struggling with the dark power of the Ring himself. Thus, the film returns to the present, following Frodo, Sam (Sean Astin), and Gollum as they journey ever closer to the foreboding land of Mordor. They pass by the terrifying dark city of Minas Morgul, watching as the dreadful army of the Witch King sets out for the human strongholds in Gondor, and move on to the rocky stairs to Cirith Ungol, where an even darker enemy lies in wait. Meanwhile, the rest of the Fellowship reunites in Rohan, having defeated the wizard Saruman on two different fronts, at Helm's Deep and Isengard. They are not together for long, though, since the hobbit Pippin (Billy Boyd) gets into trouble, making it necessary for him and Gandalf (Ian McKellen) to hastily depart for Minas Tirith, capital of Gondor. Once there, they find the steward of Gondor, Denethor (John Noble), in an unstable mental state and the city preparing for battle against the amassing forces of Sauron. Denethor unwisely sends his only remaining son, Faramir (David Wenham), back into bloody battle to prove himself. He returns nearly dead, sending Denethor over the edge of sanity. In another realm, elf Arwen (Liv Tyler) begins her journey to immortal life in the Grey Havens, on her way to leave Middle-earth -- and Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) -- forever, but has a vision that causes her to once again reconsider her decision. Back in Rohan, the men are preparing to ride to Gondor's aide. ?owyn (Miranda Otto) desperately wants to join the men in battle, but her uncle, King Th?oden (Bernard Hill), orders her to stay and defend Rohan if necessary. The hobbit Merry (Dominic Monaghan) also desires to ride with the men, but is denied due to his small size and inexperience. Aragorn is met there by the elf Elrond (Hugo Weaving), who brings him the re-forged Sword that was Broken (in the ancient battle with Sauron) and urges him to take a different route to Gondor. Heeding Elrond's advice, Aragorn, along with elf Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and dwarf Gimli (John Rhys-Davies), takes a cavernous path through the mountains, where they meet ghoulish ghosts who betrayed Aragorn's ancestors and are doomed to eternal unrest unless they fulfill their broken oaths by aiding him. All but Frodo, Sam, and Gollum will meet on the massive battlefield of the Pelennor before the gates of Minas Tirith. The former three instead engage in a battle of wills between each other and the One Ring as they head toward the fires of Mount Doom to destroy it. Released in December 2003, The Return of the King topped even its massively successful trilogy predecessors at the box office, and went on to garner a whopping 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture -- winning in all the categories in which it was nominated and tying the record of total awards won with Ben-Hur and Titanic.

Product Details

Release Date: 05/07/2013
UPC: 0794043167638
Original Release: 2003
Rating: PG-13
Source: New Line Home Video
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 3:21:00
Sales rank: 13,632

Special Features

Disc 1 - Blu-Ray:; Theatrical trailers, Special Extended DVD Edition Preview And The Lord Of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest Game Trailer [In High Definition]; ; Disc 2 - DVD:; 3 remarkable documentaries, including Nation Geographic's - The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King; Featurette gallery spotlighting the breakthrough effects work and character detail that contributed to the trilogy's conclusion as a cinematic triumph; TV spots

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Elijah Wood Frodo Baggins
Sean Astin Samwise Gamgee,Eleanor Gamgee
Ian McKellen Gandalf
Andy Serkis Gollum/Sméagol
Viggo Mortensen Aragorn
Orlando Bloom Legolas
Billy Boyd Peregrin `Pippin' Took
Dominic Monaghan Meriadoc `Merry' Brandybuck
John Rhys-Davies Gimli/Voice of Treebeard
Liv Tyler Arwen
Bernard Hill King Théoden
Miranda Otto Eowyn of Rohan
Hugo Weaving Elrond
David Wenham Faramir
Karl Urban Éomer
Cate Blanchett Galadriel
Ian Holm Bilbo Baggins
Joel Tolbeck Orc Lieutenant No.1
Sean Bean Boromir
John Noble Denethor
Noel Appleby Everard Proudfoot
John Bach Madril
Alistair Browning Damrod
Richard Edge Gondorian Soldier No.1
David Aston Gondorian Soldier No.3
Bruce Hopkins Gamling
Lawrence Makoare Witchking/Gothmorg
Bret McKenzie Elf Escort
Maisie McLeod-Riera Baby Gamgee,Baby Gamgee
Paul Norell King of the Dead
Thomas Robins Deagol
Harry Sinclair Isildur
Sadwyn Brophy Eldarion
Marton Csokas Celeborn
Jason Fitch Uruk No.2
Ian Hughes Irolas
Sarah McLeod Rosie Cotton
Bruce Phillips Grimbold
Shane Rangi Harad Leader No.1
Todd Rippon Harad Leader No.2
Peter Tait Shagrat
Stephen Ure Gorbag
Alan Howard Voices
Joel Tobeck Orc Lieutenant #1
Howard Shore Composer

Technical Credits
Peter Jackson Director,Screenwriter,Producer
Fran Walsh Screenwriter,Producer
Philippa Boyens Screenwriter
Tim Sanders Producer
Barrie M. Osborne Producer
Robert Shaye Executive Producer
Bob Weinstein Executive Producer,Executive Producer,Producer
Michael Lynne Executive Producer
Mark Ordesky Executive Producer
Amy MacLean Casting
John Hubbard Casting
Victoria Burrows Casting
Liz Mullane Casting
Ann Robinson Casting
Randall William Cook Special Effects
Alex Funke Special Effects
Joe Letteri Special Effects
Jim Rygiel Special Effects
Richard Taylor Special Effects
George Marshall Ruge Stunts
David Farmer Sound/Sound Designer
Michael Semanick Sound Mixer,Sound/Sound Designer
Christopher Boyes Sound Mixer,Sound Effects,Sound/Sound Designer
Michael Hedges Sound Mixer,Sound/Sound Designer
Hammond Peek Sound Mixer,Sound/Sound Designer
Gino Acevedo Special Effects
Bruno Barrett-Garnier Sound Effects
Rick Porras Producer
Jamie Selkirk Producer
Beau Borders Sound Effects
Nick Breslin Sound Effects
Stephen Sinclair Screenwriter
Ethan Van der Ryn Sound/Sound Designer
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