It is based on the aubreymaturin series of novels by english author patrick obrian. Oscarwinner russell crowe stars as lucky jack aubrey, captain of the h. The far side of the world is a 2003 epic historical drama film cowritten and directed by peter weir, starring russell crowe as jack aubrey, with paul bettany as stephen maturin, and released by 20th century fox, miramax films, universal pictures and samuel goldwyn films. Peter weirs film, based on two novels from the popular series by the. During the napoleonic wars, the captain of a british warship and his closeknit crew go up against a french privateer equipped with better weapons. Though the scenes of battle and broken bodies are brutal and gruesome, and every cannonball threatens to crush bones as callously as it shatters wood, much of the film is calm and contemplative. The far side of the world is an exuberant sea adventure told with uncommon intelligence. Russell crowe, paul bettany, james darcy, chris larkin, max pirkis, peter weir. Here youll find all information proud owners like to share about their instruments and anything related to their instruments. The far side of the world 2003 on netflix in australia. The far side of the world bilingual at a low price. Chris larkin was born on june 19, 1967 in middlesex hospital, london, england as christopher.
During the napoleonic wars, a british frigate, the hms surprise, and the larger french warship, acheron, stalk each other off of the coast of south america. He has been married to victoria suki steadman since june 2005. Peter weirs adaptation of one of the master and commander novels by patrick obrian. Master and commander screens in a swashbuckling adventure on board brunels ss. Russell crowes rough charm is put to good use in this masterful adaptation of patrick obrians novel. The actor was born christopher stephens in london, england in 1967 taking the name larkin as a stage name.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover chris. Master and commanderthe far side of the world widescreen collectors edition russell crowe, paul bettany, billy boyd, james darcy, edward woodall, chris larkin, max pirkis, jack randall, max benitz. Russell crowe, paul bettany, james darcy, edward woodall, chris larkin, max pirkis, jack randall, max benitz, lee ingleby. Russell crowe, paul bettany, billy boyd, james darcy, edward woodall, chris larkin, max pirkis, jack. The far side of the world theres no need to be a fan of patrick obrians 20 aubreymaturin novels to enjoy peter weirs adaptation of the first and tenth entries in the series. Peter weir john collee, based on the novels by patrick obrian. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. To respect that, im keeping this post solely on chris larkin the actor, focusing on his past work and what that would could mean for the fifth season of the timetraveling series.
Chris larkin was born on june 19, 1967 in middlesex hospital, london, england as christopher stephens. Who is chris larkin, actor who plays captain berringer in. The far side of the world captain jack aubrey russell crowe and his crew can stand in for the valiant crew of the dolphin as they repel the pirates. Russell crowe, paul bettany, james darcy, edward woodall, chris larkin, max pirkis, jack randall. He revealed in an interview that he changed his stage name in order to distance himself professionally from his. The films plot and characters are adapted from three novels in author patrick obrians aubreymaturin series, which includes 20 completed novels of jack aubreys naval career. The far side of the world is a rare feat a quiet action film. It stars russell crowe as jack aubrey and paul bettany as stephen maturin. Russell crowe and paul bettany engender the gravitas of authoritarian burden crowes aubrey is strong, thoughtful, resolute and honourable to a fault, and dedicated to his ship and crew almost equally so, while bettanys maturin is the more liberal of the two.
Starring russell crowe, paul bettany, billy boyd, james darcy, edward woodall, chris larkin and max pirkis. Russell crowe, george innes, robert pugh, david threlfall, mark lewis jones, chris larkin, paul. 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 far side of the world is a 2003 movie based on several books of the aubreymaturin series. Born christopher stephens in london, larkin is the elder son of actors dame maggie smith and sir robert stephens. The far side of the world 2003 on netflix in hong kong. Russell crowe paul bettany james darcy chris larkin. View chris larkins profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The far side of the world collector s edition bilingual at a low price.
The far side of the world is a 2003 american epic period wardrama film cowritten, produced and directed by peter weir, set in the napoleonic wars. Obrians novel, master and commander is the putative source for the story here, but c. Master and commander the far side of the world by peter. Russell crowe, paul bettany, james darcy, edward woodall, chris larkin. Obrians novels are set during the napoleonic wars and feature the. Howard of the marines in peter weirs master and commander. Director peter weirs first turn behind the camera since 1998s critically acclaimed the truman show, master and commander. Oscarnominated director peter weir crafts a sweeping sea adventure. The far side of the world is a 2003 historical fiction movie directed by australian director peter weir and starring russell crowe, paul bettany, billy boyd, james darcy, chris larkin and edward woodall. See more ideas about master and commander, patrick obrian and the far side. The far side of the world is based on two napoleonic warera adventure novels in author patrick obrians aubreymaturin series, master and commander and the far side of the world. The film is drawn from the aubreymaturin novels by patrick obrian, but matches the. The far side of the world, dvd, widescreen, dubbed, subtitled, dolby, action adventure, 024543114215.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Surprise, in this epic film based on the bestselling novel series by patrick obrian. It opens a window to a world driven by valor, loyalty, patriotism, honor and respect for god. Youll know larkin best for roles in master and commander, black sails, and next of. The far side of the world 2003, valkyrie 2008 and jane eyre 1996. That cinematic captivity provides vivid glimpses of what life might have been like for naval officers 200 years ago master and commander is based on fictional novels, not actual events. I produce a limited number of master grade instruments each year almost all of which are exported thanks to contacts made by exhibiting at the frankfurt musikmesse since 1985.
Aubrey fearlessly leads his crew against a betterarmed privateer in a chase that leads them to the far side of the world during the time of the napoleonic wars. Contentsshow plot in 1805, in the midst of the napoleonic wars, captain john lucky jack aubrey of the royal navy frigate hms surprise is ordered to pursue and destroy the french privateer acheron. Chris larkin chief executive officer lmr technical. This ship is england, he proclaims, and master and commander.
Having seen it multiple times in theaters alone, i can safely say that its only real glaring flaw is the timing of its release. Russell crowe, paul bettany, james darcy, edward woodall, chris larkin, max pirkis, jack. Chris larkin i actor chris larkin was born on june 19, 1967 in middlesex hospital, london, england as christopher. The far side of the world adapts material from several of patrick obrians aubreymaturin series of novels set during the napoleonic wars.
Chris larkin born christopher stephens on 19 june 1967 is an english actor. Not everyone will have read the fiery cross and not everyone wants spoilers. After years of fan clamoring, patrick obrians revered master and commander saga finally made it to the big screen, and. It was nominated for 10 academy awards and lost the bulk of them to the return of the king. Chris larkin full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Master and commander holds a special place in my memory. Russell crowe, billy boyd, chris larkin, and ian mercer in master and commander. A strongwilled ship captain plays catandmouse on the open seas with a fearsome enemy.
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