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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Other Authors: Weir, Peter 1944- (film screenplayer), Collee, John (film screenplayer), Smith, Lee (Film editor), Davies, Iva (film composer), Gordon, Christopher (film composer), Tognetti, Richard (film composer), Crowe, Russell 1964- (Actor), Bettany, Paul 1971- (Actor), Darcy, James (Actor), Woodall, Edward (Actor), Larkin, Chris 1967- (Actor), Pirkis, Max (Actor), Randall, Max (Actor), Boyd, Russell 1944- (Actor), O'Brian, Patrick 1914-2000
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
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