Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
During the Napoleonic Wars, Captain Jack Aubrey of HMS Surprise is ordered to intercept the French privateer Acheron. Acheron ambushes Surprise off the coast of Brazil, causing heavy damage, while remaining undamaged by the British guns. The ship’s boats tow Surprise into a fog bank to evade pursuit. Aubrey’s officers tell him that Surprise is no match for Acheron, and that they should abandon the chase. Aubrey responds that Acheron must not be allowed to plunder the British whaling fleet, and orders Surprise refitted at sea, rather than a lengthy return to port for repairs. Midshipman Blakeney has his arm amputated due to injuries sustained in battle. Shortly afterwards, Acheron again ambushes Surprise, but Aubrey slips away in the night by using a decoy raft and ship’s lamps.
Following the privateer south, Surprise rounds Cape Horn and heads to the Galápagos Islands, where Aubrey is convinced that Acheron will prey on Britain’s whaling fleet. The ship’s doctor, Stephen Maturin, is interested in the islands’ unique flora and fauna, and Aubrey promises his friend several days’ exploration time. When Surprise reaches the Galápagos, however, they recover the survivors of a whaling ship destroyed by Acheron. Aubrey hastily pursues the privateer, dashing Maturin’s expectation of more time to explore.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Russell CroweCapt. Jack Aubrey  Paul BettanyDr. Stephen Maturin, Surgeon  James D'Arcy1st Lt. Tom Pullings  Chris LarkinCapt. Howard, Royal Marines  Max PirkisBlakeney, Midshipman  Robert PughMr. Allen, Master |
During the Napoleonic Wars, Captain Jack Aubrey of HMS Surprise is ordered to intercept the French privateer Acheron. Acheron ambushes Surprise off the coast of Brazil, causing heavy damage, while remaining undamaged by the British guns. The ship’s boats tow Surprise into a fog bank to evade pursuit. Aubrey’s officers tell him that Surprise is no match for Acheron, and that they should abandon the chase. Aubrey responds that Acheron must not be allowed to plunder the British whaling fleet, and orders Surprise refitted at sea, rather than a lengthy return to port for repairs. Midshipman Blakeney has his arm amputated due to injuries sustained in battle. Shortly afterwards, Acheron again ambushes Surprise, but Aubrey slips away in the night by using a decoy raft and ship’s lamps.
Following the privateer south, Surprise rounds Cape Horn and heads to the Galápagos Islands, where Aubrey is convinced that Acheron will prey on Britain’s whaling fleet. The ship’s doctor, Stephen Maturin, is interested in the islands’ unique flora and fauna, and Aubrey promises his friend several days’ exploration time. When Surprise reaches the Galápagos, however, they recover the survivors of a whaling ship destroyed by Acheron. Aubrey hastily pursues the privateer, dashing Maturin’s expectation of more time to explore.
