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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men.
( Adventure / Drama / War )

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Poster



US Runtime: 138 min

Country of Origin: United States of America

Premiere Date:
Nov 14, 2003   [USA]		  
Director: Peter Weir
 
Writers: John Collee   [Screenplay]
Peter Weir   [Screenplay]
 
Producers: Todd Arnow   [Co-Producer]
Alan B. Curtiss   [Executive Producer]
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.   [Producer]
Meyer Gottlieb   [Co-Producer]
Duncan Henderson   [Producer]
Bob Weinstein   [Co-Producer]
Peter Weir   [Producer]
 
Cinematography: Russell Boyd
 
Edited by: Lee Smith
 
Music Composed by Iva Davies
Christopher Gordon
Richard Tognetti
 
Production Design: William Sandell
 
Costume Design: Wendy Stites
 
Casting by Mary Selway
Fiona Weir
 
Production Companys: 20th Century Fox   (US)
Miramax   (US)
Samuel Goldwyn Films   (US)
Universal Pictures   (US)
 

Plot Summary:

    During the Napoleonic Wars, a brash British captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable French war vessel around South America.
Cast: (First 20, for the rest click 'Show All Cast & Crew' below.)
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
 
 
Show All Cast & Crew
Miscellaneous Companies:
Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment Inc.
cranes and dollies
MBA Costumes Ltd.
costumes
  
Modern Videofilm Inc.
post-production facilities / Dailies
Scarlet Letters
titles
  
 
Special Effects Department:
Asylum VFX
CafeFX
Captive Audience Productions Inc.
special makeup effects
Digital Backlot
matte paintings
  
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)
visual effects
Pacific Title & Art Studio
additional visual effects
Weta Workshop Ltd.
 
Filming Locations: (Now With Clickable Links To Location On Google Maps)
 
Tech Info:
Budget:
$150,000,000
Revenue:
$211,623,421
Color Info:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
Film Negative Format:
35 mm
Printed Film Format:
35 mm
Shooting Dates:
17 Jun 2002 - 11 Nov 2002

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