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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Movie·2002·Adventure, Fantasy, Action·2h 59m·8.4 (23,980)·Directed by Peter Jackson

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Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.

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Elijah WoodElijah WoodFrodoIan McKellenIan McKellenGandalfViggo MortensenViggo MortensenAragornSean AstinSean AstinSamAndy SerkisAndy SerkisGollumJohn Rhys-DaviesJohn Rhys-DaviesGimli / Treebeard (voice)Orlando BloomOrlando BloomLegolasBernard HillBernard HillThéoden

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