The Two Towers (2002 film)

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The theatrical poster
Directed by  |  Peter Jackson
Produced by  |  Peter Jackson
Michael Lynne
Mark Ordesky
Barrie M. Osborne
Robert Shaye
Fran Walsh
Bob Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein
Written by  |  J.R.R. Tolkien (original)
Fran Walsh
Philippa Boyens
Stephen Sinclair
Peter Jackson
Starring  |  Elijah Wood
Ian McKellen
Sean Astin
Music by  |  Howard Shore
Cinematography  |  Andrew Lesnie
Editing by  |  Michael Horton
Distributed by  |  New Line Cinema
Release date(s)  |  December 18, 2002
Running time  |  179 min
Country  |  New Zealand
Language  |  English
Preceded by  |  The Fellowship of the Ring
Followed by  |  The Return of the King
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The Two Towers is a film adapted from J. R. R. Tolkien's classic book of the same name. It is the second in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy. The film made significant changes, including making the battle of Helm's Deep the climax of the film. Instead of ending the film with Frodo's capture by the orcs in Shelob's Lair, the character of Faramir attempts to take the ring to Gondor.