How long is Master and Commander?

2h 18m

Likewise, how realistic is Master and Commander?

Well, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World goes in the opposite direction, and is one of the most historically accurate movies of this century, as well as doing justice to a much-loved series of novels by Patrick O'Brian.

Also Know, what ship is Master and Commander? HMS Surprize

Also, is there a sequel to Master and Commander?

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$150 million
Box office	$212 million

What year was Master and Commander set?

Master and Commander is a nautical historical novel by the English author Patrick O'Brian, first published in 1969 in the US and 1970 in UK. The book proved to be the start of the 20-novel Aubrey-Maturin series, set largely in the era of the Napoleonic Wars, that O'Brian continued working on up until his death in 2000.

How did they film Master and Commander?

The seagoing scenes for Peter Weir's epic were filmed at Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico, in the giant tank built for James Cameron's Titanic – ousting Pirates of the Caribbean , which had to move to San Pedro Harbor in Los Angeles. Master and Commander is the first feature film to be shot on the islands.

What does Master and Commander mean?

A master and commander is a term for an officer one step below post-captain, they are given commands of ships, but are not actually a true captain; this is because if they have no ship to command, then they are not paid nor have a title.

What was the name of the French ship in Master and Commander?

In April 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars, H.M.S. Surprise, a British frigate, is under the command of Captain Jack Aubrey. Aubrey and the Surprise's current orders are to track and capture or destroy a French privateer named Acheron.

What type of ship was the Acheron?

The Acheron is a french privateer originally built in the United States. She closly resembles the USS Constitution. She has 44 guns, as well as a stronger-than-average hull, making her heavy, but fast. In 1805, the ship was sent to the South Seas to harass the British whaling fleet.

What was the name of Lucky Jack Aubrey ship in the film Master and Commander?

Ships commanded by Jack Aubrey

Ship	Rate	Book
HM Sloop Sophie	Brig-Sloop	Master and Commander
HM Sloop Polychrest	Sloop	Post Captain
HMS Lively	5th	Post Captain
HMS Surprise	6th	HMS Surprise

Who plays the little boy in Master and Commander?

Max Pirkis

Did Russell Crowe actually play the violin in Master and Commander?

Russell Crowe learned to play violin for the film and referred to it as the hardest thing he'd ever done for a film. During the film's pre-production, the replica of Captain James Cook's ship, HMS Endeavour, was circumnavigating the globe.

What is the music in Master and Commander?

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

What is the song played at the end of Master and Commander?

La Musica Notturna Delle Strade di Madrid

What is a master on a ship?

The master, or sailing master, was a historical rank for a naval officer trained in and responsible for the navigation of a sailing vessel. The rank can be equated to a professional seaman and specialist in navigation, rather than as a military commander.

Did Paul Bettany play the cello in Master and Commander?

Executive Meddling: As said above, Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany learned how to play violin and cello for their respective roles, but were dubbed over in the final cut with professional recordings. His actor, Paul Bettany, is neither.

What is the plot of Master and Commander?

In 1805, aboard the H.M.S. Surprise, the brash Captain Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe) and his trusted friend, the ship's scholarly surgeon, Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany), are ordered to hunt down and capture a powerful French vessel off the South American coast. Though Napoleon is winning the war and the men and their crew face an onslaught of obstacles, including their own internal battles, "Lucky Jack" is determined that nothing will stop the Surprise from completing its mission.

Is Master and Commander on Netflix?

Sorry, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is not available on American Netflix, but you can unlock it right now in the USA and start watching!

Who directed Master and Commander?

Peter Weir

What kind of ship was the HMS Surprise?

frigate

Where is the HMS Surprise?

"HMS" Surprise is a modern tall ship built at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The vessel was built in 1970 as HMS Rose to a Phil Bolger design based on the original 18th-century British Admiralty drawings of HMS Rose, a 20-gun sixth-rate post ship from 1757.