Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
Adventure, Drama, War • 2h 18m
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.
Director: Peter Weir
Cast: Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Robert Pugh, David Threlfall, Lee Ingleby, Max Pirkis, Max Benitz, Billy Boyd, Edward Woodall, Chris Larkin, George Innes, Richard McCabe, Mark Lewis Jones, Jack Randall, Richard Pates, Ian Mercer, Tony Dolan, Bryan Dick, Joseph Morgan, William Mannering, Patrick Gallagher, Alex Palmer, John DeSantis, Ousmane Thiam, Thierry Segall
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The 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray lack the bonus features found in the old Collector's Edition DVD release. The French Blu-ray has all extras plus an isolated score.
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The 4K and Blu-Ray lacks the bonus features found in the old Collector's Edition DVD release.
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The 4K and Blu-Ray lacks the bonus features found in the old Collector's Edition DVD release. The French Blu-Ray has all extras plus an isolated score.
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The 4K and Blu-Ray lacks the bonus features found in the old Collector's Edition DVD release.
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The 4K and Blu-Ray lacks the bonus features found in the old Collector's Edition DVD release. The French Blu-Ray has all extras plus an isolated score.
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The 4K and Blu-Ray lacks the bonus features found in the old Collector's Edition DVD release.
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