Director: Peter Jackson
Writers :J.R.R. Tolkien (novel) Fran Walsh (screenplay)
Release Date:21 December 2001 (Portugal)
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy
Tagline:The Legend Comes to Life
Quotes:
Aragorn: If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword...
Legolas: ...and you have my bow...
Gimli: ...and my axe.
Boromir: You carry the fate of us all, little one. If this is indeed the will of the Council, then Gondor will see it done.
Academy awards:
Best Cinematography :Andrew Lesnie
Best Effects, Visual Effects : Jim Rygiel / Randall William Cook /Richard Taylor / Mark Stetson
Best Makeup : Peter Owen / Richard Taylor
Best Music, Original Score : Howard Shore
Academy nominations:
Best Actor in a Supporting Role : Ian McKellen
Best Art Direction-Set Decoration : Grant Major (art director) Dan Hennah (set decorator)
Best Costume Design : Ngila Dickson / Richard Taylor
Best Director : Peter Jackson
Best Editing : John Gilbert
Best Music, Original Song : Enya /Nicky Ryan / Roma Ryan /For the song "May It Be".
Best Picture : Peter Jackson / Barrie M. Osborne / Fran Walsh
Best Sound : Christopher Boyes / Michael Semanick / Gethin Creagh /Hammond Peek
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published : Fran Walsh / Philippa Boyens / Peter Jackson
