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| released = | runtime = 138 minutes | country = United States | language = English | budget = $150 million〔 | gross = $212 million〔 }} ''Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World'' is a 2003 American epic historical drama film written by John Collee and Peter Weir. directed by Peter Weir, and starring Russell Crowe as Captain Jack Aubrey and Paul Bettany as Dr. Stephen Maturin. The film was released by 20th Century Fox, Miramax Films, Universal Pictures, and Samuel Goldwyn Films on November 14, 2003. The film's plot and characters are adapted from three novels in author Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey–Maturin series, which includes 20 completed novels of Jack Aubrey's naval career. At the 76th Academy Awards, the film was nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture. It won in two categories, Best Cinematography and Best Sound Editing and lost in all other categories to ''The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King''. ==Plot== The film takes place in May 1805, during the Napoleonic Wars. Captain "Lucky Jack" Aubrey of HMS ''Surprise'' is ordered to pursue the French privateer ''Acheron'', and "Sink, Burn, or take her as a Prize." As the film opens, the British warship is ambushed by ''Acheron''; ''Surprise'' is heavily damaged, while its own cannon fire does not penetrate the enemy ship's hull. Using smaller boats, the crew of ''Surprise'' tow the ship into a fog bank and evade pursuit. Aubrey learns from a crewman who saw ''Acheron'' being built that it is heavier and faster than ''Surprise'', and the senior officers consider the ship out of their class. Aubrey notes that such a ship could tip the balance of power in Napoleon's favour if allowed to plunder the British whaling fleet at will. He orders pursuit of ''Acheron'', rather than returning to port for repairs. ''Acheron'' again ambushes ''Surprise'', but Aubrey slips away in the night by using a clever decoy buoy and ships lamps. Following the privateer south, ''Surprise'' rounds Cape Horn and heads to the Galapagos Islands, where Aubrey is sure ''Acheron'' will prey on Britain's whaling fleet. The ship's doctor, Maturin, is interested in the islands' flora and fauna, and Aubrey promises his friend several days' exploration time. When ''Surprise'' reaches the Galapagos they recover the survivors of a whaling ship destroyed by ''Acheron''. Realizing the ship is close, Aubrey hastily pursues the privateer. Maturin feels that Aubrey is going back on his word, and is following ''Acheron'' more out of pride than duty. Marine officer Captain Howard attempts to shoot an albatross, but accidentally hits Maturin. The surgeon's mate informs Aubrey that the bullet and a piece of cloth it took with it must be removed, but the operation should be performed on solid ground. Despite closing on ''Acheron'', Aubrey turns around and takes the doctor back to the Galapagos. Maturin performs surgery on himself using a mirror. Giving up the pursuit of the privateer, Aubrey grants Maturin the chance to explore the island and gather specimens before they head for home. On crossing the island looking for a species of flightless cormorant, the doctor discovers ''Acheron'' anchored on the other side of the island. Abandoning most of his specimens, Maturin warns Aubrey, and ''Surprise'' readies for battle. Due to ''Acheron''s sturdy hull, ''Surprise'' must get in close to deal damage. After observing the camouflage ability of one of Maturin's specimens—a stick insect—Aubrey disguises ''Surprise'' as a whaling ship; he hopes the French would move close to capture the valuable ship rather than destroy it. The ''Acheron'' falls for the disguise and is disabled. Aubrey leads boarding parties across the wreckage, engaging in fierce hand-to-hand combat before the ship is captured. Looking for the ''Acheron''s captain, Aubrey is directed to the sickbay, where a French doctor tells him the captain is dead and offers Aubrey the commander's sword. ''Acheron'' and ''Surprise'' are repaired; while ''Surprise'' will remain in the Galapagos, the captured ''Acheron'' is to be taken to Valparaíso. As ''Acheron'' sails away, Maturin mentions that their doctor had died months ago. Realising the French captain deceived him by pretending to be the ship's doctor, Aubrey gives the order to beat to quarters and escort ''Acheron'' to Valparaíso. Maturin is again denied the chance to explore the Galapagos. Aubrey wryly notes that since the bird Maturin seeks is flightless, "it's not going anywhere", and the two play a selection of Luigi Boccherini as the crew assumes battle stations. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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