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The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men. - Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
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Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Release Date: 14 Nov 2003

Runtime: 2h 18m

Genre: Adventure, Drama, War

Director: 20th Century Fox, Miramax, Universal Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Films

Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, Miramax, Universal Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Films

Overview: After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ferocious pursuit of glory against the safety of his devoted crew, including the ship's thoughtful surgeon, his best friend.

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Average Vote: 7.156 (3176 votes)

Cast

  • Captain Jack Aubrey: Russell Crowe
  • Dr. Stephen Maturin: Paul Bettany
  • 1st Lt. Thomas Pullings: James D'Arcy
  • Mr. Allen, Master: Robert Pugh
  • Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward: David Threlfall
  • Midshipman Hollom: Lee Ingleby
  • Midshipman Blakeney: Max Pirkis
  • Midshipman Calamy: Max Benitz
  • Barrent Bonden, Coxswain: Billy Boyd
  • 2nd Lt. William Mowett: Edward Woodall
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