a Original cataloging agency NEU GrandLibrary

a Language code of text/sound track or separate title eng

a Classification number DVD 000643

a Personal name Peter Weir

a Title Master and Commander : The Far Side of the World

h Medium DVD

a Place of publication, distribution, etc USA

c Date of publication, distribution, etc 2003

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

a Extent 1 DVD

a Playing time 138 min

a General note During the Napoleonic Wars, a brash British captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable French war vessel around South America.

a Creation/production credits note Patrick O'Brian

a Summary, etc During the Napoleonic Wars, a British frigate, HMS Surprise, and a much larger French warship, the Acheron, with greater fire power, stalk each other off of the coast of South America. Russell Crowe brings great intensity to the role of Captain Jack Aubrey. Lucky Jack, as he is referred to by his crew, is well regarded by his men, who trust him implicitly, even after the first devastating battle and an apparent personal vendetta against the French captain. While the naval battle sequences are quite fantastic, the film is successful because director Weir chose to build the story to get to know the men who are locked aboard the tight quarters of a small ship and how they interact everyday. The officers and the mates are well-known by the time the final battle comes. Paul Bettany offers a strong performance as the surgeon and naturalist who balances the violence of his chosen life with the quiet demeanor of the scientist. He is the captain's friend and confidant, the two frequently playing violin and cello duets together. The horrors of the injuries from the war are frequently implied, but vividly depicted in the reactions of the characters.

a Language note Language: English

a Language note Subtitles: English, Turkish, Arabic

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Action

a Personal name Edward Woodall

a Personal name James D'Arcy

a Personal name Paul Bettany

a Personal name Russell Crowe

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