Synopsis
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.
Memorable quotes from Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
"Do you not know that in the service … one must always choose the lesser of two weevils?"
"Men must be governed. Often not wisely, I will grant you, but they must be governed nonetheless."
"Name a shrub after me – something prickly and hard to eradicate."
"This is the second time he's done this to me. There will not be a third."
"What is it with this man, did I kill a relative of his in battle perhaps? His boy, God forbid?"
"For England, for home, and for the prize!"
"We do not have time for your damned hobbies, sir!"
"You know, I'm very sympathetic of mutineers – men pressed from their homes, their chosen occupations …"
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Cast & Crew
Russell Crowe
Captain Jack Aubrey
Paul Bettany
Dr. Stephen Maturin
James D'Arcy
1st Lt. Thomas Pullings
Robert Pugh
Mr. Allen, Master
David Threlfall
Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward
Lee Ingleby
Midshipman Hollom
Max Pirkis
Midshipman Blakeney
Max Benitz
Midshipman Calamy
Billy Boyd
Barrent Bonden, Coxswain
Edward Woodall
2nd Lt. William Mowett
Chris Larkin
Captain Howard, Royal Marines
George Innes
Joe Plaice, Able Seaman
Richard McCabe
Mr. Higgins, Surgeon's Mate
Mark Lewis Jones
Mr. Hogg, Whaler
Jack Randall
Midshipman Boyle
Richard Pates
Midshipman Williamson
Ian Mercer
Mr. Hollar, Boatswain
Tony Dolan
Mr. Lamb, Carpenter
Bryan Dick
Joseph Nagle, Carpenter's Mate
Joseph Morgan
William Warley, Cpt. of Mizzentop
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Producer
Duncan Henderson
Producer
Alan B. Curtiss
Executive Producer
Peter Weir
Director
Peter Weir
Producer
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