File:Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee.png

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Description	Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee (in New Line Cinema's Lord of the Rings trilogy)
Source	The image may be obtained from the DVD release of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
Article	Samwise Gamgee
Portion used	Cropped portion of a full screenshot
Low resolution?	Yes
Purpose of use	The image is used to demonstrate the film's distinctive graphical style
Replaceable?	No. The image cannot be replaced with a free use version.
Other information	The image is being used in an informative way and should not detract from the film. The image does not limit New Line Cinema's ability to sell or show the film.
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