Master and commander [videorecording] : the far side of the world / 20th Century Fox ; Universal Pictures and Miramax Films present ; produced by Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., Peter Weir, Duncan Henderson ; screenplay by Peter Weir & John Collee ; directed by Peter Weir.
Rated PG-13. Title from disc. Originally released as a motion picture in 2003 ; 2004 DVD release. Based upon the novels by Patrick O'Brian. 5.1 Dolby (English) ; Dolby surround (Spanish) ; 5.1 Dolby surround (French). Memorial for Betty Kerr, given by family and friends. Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Edward Woodall, Chris Larkin, Max Pirkis, Jack Randall, Max Benitz, Lee Ingleby.
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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