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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

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The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men.

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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Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Weir
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    Captain Jack Aubrey Russell Crowe
  • Profile picture of Paul Bettany
    Dr. Stephen Maturin Paul Bettany
  • Profile picture of James D'Arcy
    1st Lt. Thomas Pullings James D'Arcy
  • Profile picture of Robert Pugh
    Mr. Allen, Master Robert Pugh
  • Profile picture of David Threlfall
    Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward David Threlfall
  • Profile picture of Lee Ingleby
    Midshipman Hollom Lee Ingleby
  • Profile picture of Max Pirkis
    Midshipman Blakeney Max Pirkis
  • Profile picture of Max Benitz
    Midshipman Calamy Max Benitz

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