Master and commander the far side of the world
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 an...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Widescreen (2.40:1) version |
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| 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 |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2003 Based on the novels by Patrick O'Brian |
| Physical Description: | 1 DVD, NTSC (138 min.) sound, color 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD format |
| Audience: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense battle sequences, related images, and brief language |
| Production Credits: | Production designer, William Sandell ; film editor, Lee Smith ; co-producers, Meyer Gottlieb, Todd Arnow ; costume designer, Wendy Stites ; visual effects supervisor, Stefen Fangmeier, Mathan McGuinness ; music by Iva Davies, Christopher Gordon, Richard Tognetti |