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Master and commander [videorecording] : the far side of the world / Twentieth Century Fox ; Miramax Films ; Universal Pictures ; Samuel Goldwyn Films.

Contributor(s): Publisher number: 2221421Language: English, French, Spanish Original language: English Subtitle language: English, Spanish Publication details: Beverly Hills, Calif. : Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, c2004.Edition: Full screen edDescription: 1 videodisc (138 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • DC226.23.M28 W453
Production credits:
  • Producers, Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., Duncan Henderson, Peter Weir ; screenplay, Peter Weir & John Collee ; director, Peter Weir.
Awards:
  • Winner Academy Award for Cinematography, 2003
Cast: Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany.Summary: During the Napoleonic Wars, a British frigate, the HMS Surprise, and the larger French warship, Acheron, stalk each other off of the coast of South America. 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. The ship's surgeon 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.

DVD ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby surround, DTS.

English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish language, Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany.

Producers, Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., Duncan Henderson, Peter Weir ; screenplay, Peter Weir & John Collee ; director, Peter Weir.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2003.

Based on the novels by Patrick O'Brian.

MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense battle sequences, related images, and brief language.

During the Napoleonic Wars, a British frigate, the HMS Surprise, and the larger French warship, Acheron, stalk each other off of the coast of South America. 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. The ship's surgeon 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.

Winner Academy Award for Cinematography, 2003

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