Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
- Starring:
- Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, (more)
- Director(s):
- Peter Weir
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Action & Adventure
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Director Peter Weir's first turn behind the camera since 1998's critically acclaimed The Truman Show, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is based on two Napoleanic War-era adventure novels in author Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series, Master and Commander and The Far Side of the World. Russell Crowe stars as Captain Jack Aubrey, a high-seas adventurer who maintains a strong bond with ship-surgeon Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany). After conquering much of Europe already, Napoleon's forces have set their sights on taking Britain, so Aubrey and the crew of his ship, the HMS Surprise, take to the Pacific to intercept any attacking ships from the French fleet. When Aubrey eyes a renegade French super-frigate, the Surprise pursues, leading to an adrenaline-charged chase through the distant reaches of the sea. Edward Woodall, James D'Arcy, and Lee Ingleby also star as members of the Surprise's crew. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 138 mins
Complete Cast:
- Russell Crowe - Captain Jack Aubrey
- Billy Boyd - Barrett Bonden
- Lee Ingleby - Hollom, Midshipman
- Mark Lewis Jones - Mr. Hogg
- Richard McCabe - Mr. Higgins, Surgeon's Mate
- David Threlfall - Killick
- Edward Woodall - 2nd Lt. William Mowett
- Max Benitz - Calamy, Midshipman
- Paul Bettany - Dr. Stephen Maturin
- James D'Arcy - 1st Lt. Tom Pullings
- George Innes - Joe Plaice
- Chris Larkin - Captain Howard
- Robert Pugh - Mr. Allen
- Max Pirkis - Lord Blackeney
- Ian Mercer - Mr. Hollar
- Director(s):
- Peter Weir
- Writer(s):
- Peter Weir, John Collee
- Producer(s):
- Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., Peter Weir, Duncan Henderson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Violence, Adult Language, War Violence, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Action & Adventure
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- 2003 - Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - American Film Institute - Best Picture
- 2003 - Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - National Society of Film Critics - Best Cinematography
