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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Plot Synopsis:
In April 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars, H.M.S. Surprise, a British frigate, is under the command of Captain Jack Aubrey. Aubrey and the Surprise's current orders are to track and capture or destroy a French privateer named Acheron. The Acheron is currently in the Atlantic off South America headed toward the Pacific in order to extend Napoleon's reach of the wars. This task will be a difficult one as Aubrey quickly learns in an initial battle with the Acheron that it is a bigger and faster ship than the Surprise, which puts the Surprise at a disadvantage. Aubrey's single-mindedness in this seemingly impossible pursuit puts him at odds with the Surprise's doctor and naturalist, Stephen Maturin, who is also Aubrey's most trusted advisor on board and closest friend. Facing other internal obstacles which have resulted in what they consider a string of bad luck, Aubrey ultimately uses Maturin's scientific exploits to figure out a way to achieve his and the ship's seemingly impossible goal.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: The Courage To Do The Impossible Lies In The Hearts of Men.
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Type: MovieYear: 2003 (more 2003 movies)
Box Office: $93,927,920
Awards: 23
Nominations: 90
Language: English, French, Portuguese
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 14, 2003
Writers: Patrick O'Brian, Peter Weir, John Collee
Producers: Todd Arnow, Alan B. Curtiss, Samuel Goldwyn Jr., Meyer Gottlieb, Duncan Henderson, Bob Weinstein, Peter Weir
Editors: Lee Smith
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Crowe | ... | Capt. Jack Aubrey |
| Paul Bettany | ... | Dr. Stephen Maturin, Surgeon |
| James D''Arcy | ... | 1st Lt. Tom Pullings |
| Edward Woodall | ... | 2nd Lt. William Mowett |
| Chris Larkin | ... | Capt. Howard, Royal Marines |
| Max Pirkis | ... | Blakeney, Midshipman |
| Jack Randall | ... | Boyle, Midshipman |
| Max Benitz | ... | Calamy, Midshipman |
| Lee Ingleby | ... | Hollom, Midshipman |
| Richard Pates | ... | Williamson, Midshipman |
| Robert Pugh | ... | Mr. Allen, Master |
| Richard McCabe | ... | Mr. Higgins, Surgeon''s Mate |
| Ian Mercer | ... | Mr. Hollar, Boatswain |
| Tony Dolan | ... | Mr. Lamb, Carpenter |
| David Threlfall | ... | Preserved Killick, Captain''s Steward |
| Billy Boyd | ... | Barrett Bonden, Coxswain |
| Bryan Dick | ... | Joseph Nagle, Carpenter''s Mate |
| Joseph Morgan | ... | William Warley, Cpt. of Mizzentop |
| George Innes | ... | Joe Plaice, Able Seaman |
| William Mannering | ... | Faster Doudle, Able Seaman |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Russell Crowe (b. April 7, 1964) – Capt. Jack Aubrey
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Paul Bettany (b. May 27, 1971) – Dr. Stephen Maturin, Surgeon
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3¼" (1.91 m) - James D''Arcy (b. August 24, 1975) – 1st Lt. Tom Pullings
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Edward Woodall – 2nd Lt. William Mowett
- Chris Larkin (b. June 19, 1967) – Capt. Howard, Royal Marines
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Christopher Larkin | Christopher Stephens - Max Pirkis (b. January 6, 1989) – Blakeney, Midshipman
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Jack Randall – Boyle, Midshipman
- Max Benitz (b. November 30, 1984) – Calamy, Midshipman
Also known as: Max Benitz Ferguson - Lee Ingleby (b. January 28, 1976) – Hollom, Midshipman
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Richard Pates – Williamson, Midshipman
- Robert Pugh (b. November 30, 1949) – Mr. Allen, Master
Also known as: Bob Pugh - Richard McCabe (b. November 30, 1959) – Mr. Higgins, Surgeon''s Mate
Also known as: Mr. Richard McCabe | Richard Mccabe - Ian Mercer (b. November 30, 1961) – Mr. Hollar, Boatswain
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Tony Dolan – Mr. Lamb, Carpenter
- David Threlfall (b. October 12, 1953) – Preserved Killick, Captain''s Steward
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
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