10 Greatest Movie Extra Performances Ever

The charge of the Rohirrim at Minas Tirith is largely agreed to be one of the greatest scenes in the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy, and a big part of the reason for that is the clear enthusiasm of the 150 extras who took part in the sequence.

Jackson famously insisted that only extras who had read the novel and could recite Théoden's (Bernard Hill) iconic battle cry should be placed at the frontline of the battle, as they would most appreciate its importance and convey that gravity on-screen.

Fans have singled out a few particularly enthusiastic riders over the years - especially one who powers forward aggressively on his horse, selling the intensity of the scene incredibly well.

Then there's the poor extra who fell off his horse and somehow wasn't harmed despite falling directly in the path of numerous horses behind him. Jackson loved it so much that he kept it in the movie.

These extras fully gave themselves over to Jackson's epic vision, and the results are absolutely spectacular.