The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King

New Line Home Entertainment (2003)

Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Music
 / Color / 250 mins
5017239192487 
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In Collection
#1263
8.9

Plot

Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron's forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam bring the ring closer to the heart of Mordor, the dark lord's realm.

Cast

Elijah Wood Frodo
Sean Astin Sam
Sean Bean Boromir
Cate Blanchett Galadriel
Orlando Bloom Legolas
Billy Boyd Pippin
Brad Dourif Grima Wormtongue
Bernard Hill Theoden
Ian Holm Bilbo Baggins
Christopher Lee Saruman
Ian McKellen Gandalf
Noel Appleby Everard Proudfoot
Alexandra Astin Elanor Gamgee
John Bach Madril
Sadwyn Brophy Eldarion

Crew

Director
Peter Jackson
Producer Peter Jackson , Fran Walsh
Writer Peter Jackson , J.R.R. Tolkien
Cinematography Andrew Lesnie
Musician Howard Shore

Trailer

Discs

Disc 01

Disc 02

Disc 03

Disc 04

Edition Details

Edition Special Extended Edition
Release Date 10/12/2004
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio Theatrical Widescreen (2.35:1) Widescreen (1.78:1)
Subtitles English
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 4

Features

Disc 01 Interactive Menus Scene Selection Disc 1 & 2
  • Four feature-length commentaries by the director and writers, the cast, the production and design teams, with over 40 participants including Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Barrie M. Osborne, Richard Taylor, Howard Shore, Jim Rygiel and cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Karl Urban, John Noble, Andy Serkis, with Sméagol and GollumDisc 3: The Appendices Part Five - The War Of The Ring
  • 6 original documentaries covering adapting the book into a screenplay, designing Middle-earth, a visit to the Weta Workshop, costume design and more
  • Two interactive maps. Middle-earth Atlas and New Zealand as Middle-earth
  • Galleries with audio commentaries (includes an archive of over 2,000 images)Disc 4: The Appendices Part Six - The Passing Of An Age
  • 7 original documentaries covering the filming of The Return of the King, the visual effects, editing, music and sound, and a touching tribute as the cast bids a fond farewell to Middle-earth and the characters they played
  • Gallery of production photos
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    Images

    Poster
    Backdrop