| Edition |
[Widescreen ed.] |
| Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 138 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2003. |
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Based on the novels by Patrick O'Brian. |
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Special features: Trailers. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Russell Boyd ; production designer, William Sandell ; film editor, Lee Smith ; costume designer, Wendy Stites ; visual effects supervisor, Stefen Fangmeier, Nathan McGuinness ; music, Iva Davies, Christopher Gordon, Richard Tognetti. |
| Cast |
Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, Billy Boyd, James D'Arcy, Lee Ingleby, George Innes, Mark Lewis Jones, Chris Larkin, Richard McCabe, Robert Pugh, David Threlfall, Edward Woodall, Max Pirkis, Jack Randall, Max Benitz. |
| 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. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense battle sequences, related images, and brief language. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic (2.40:1) widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DTS 5.1. |
| Language |
English, dubbed French, or dubbed Spanish dialogue, optional English or Spanish subtitles ; closed-captioned. |
| Awards |
Winner Academy Award for Cinematography, 2003. |
| Subject |
Aubrey, Jack (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Drama.
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Navies -- Officers -- Drama.
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Guerras napoleónicas, 1800-1815 -- Teatro. |
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Marina de guerra -- Teatro. |
| Genre/Form |
Action and adventure films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Weir, Peter, 1944-
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Collee, John.
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Goldwyn, Samuel, Jr., 1926-2015-
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Henderson, Duncan.
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Boyd, Russell, 1944-
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Crowe, Russell, 1964-
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Bettany, Paul, 1971-
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Boyd, Billy, 1968-
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D'Arcy, James, 1975-
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Ingleby, Lee.
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Innes, George, 1938-
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Jones, Mark Lewis.
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Larkin, Chris, 1967-
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McCabe, Richard.
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Pugh, Robert, 1950-
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Threlfall, David.
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Woodall, Edward.
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Pirkis, Max.
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Randall, Jack, 1988-
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Benitz, Max, 1985-
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Davies, Iva.
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Gordon, Christopher.
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Tognetti, Richard.
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O'Brian, Patrick, 1914-2000.
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Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation.
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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Miramax Films.
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Samuel Goldwyn Films (Firm)
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.
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| Added Title |
Far side of the world |
| Standard No. |
024543114215 |
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024543115298 |
| Music No. |
2221421 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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