Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Award-Winning Cast

Max Pirkis

Character:Blakeney, Midshipman

Born:January 6, 1989

Paul Bettany

Character:Stephen Maturin

Born:May 27, 1971

Cast of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Russell Crowe

Jack Aubrey

Born:April 7, 1964

Age:49

James D'Arcy

First Lt. Thomas Pullings

Born:August 24, 1975

Age:37

Robert Pugh

Mr. Allen, Master

Born:1950

Age:63

Billy Boyd

Barret Bonden, Captain's Coxswain

Born:August 28, 1968

Age:44

David Threlfall

Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward

Born:October 12, 1953

Age:59

Lee Ingleby

Hollom, Midshipman

Born:January 28, 1976

Age:37

Honors and Awards

Year	Award Won
2003	Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Russell Boyd
2003	Academy Award for Best Sound Editing, Richard King
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Peter Weir
2003	London Film Critics Circle Award for Film of the Year, Peter Weir
2003	London Film Critics Circle Award for Screenwriter of the Year, Peter Weir
2004	Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects, Daniel Sudick
2004	Satellite Award for Best Sound, Richard King
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Production Design, William Sandell
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design, Wendy Stites
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Richard King
2003	National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography, Russell Boyd
2004	ASCAP Film and Television Music Award for Top Box Office Films, Iva Davies
2004	Cinema Audio Society Award for Oustanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Motion Pictures, Paul Massey
2004	Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actor, Paul Bettany
2004	Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer, Max Pirkis
2003	BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Passion in Film Award, Peter Weir

Year	Award Nomination
2003	Academy Award for Best Director, Peter Weir
2003	Academy Award for Best Picture, Duncan Henderson
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Paul Bettany
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Peter Weir
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Film, Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.
2004	Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film, Russell Crowe
2004	Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Peter Weir
2004	Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Peter Weir
2003	Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Film
2003	Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, Russell Crowe
2004	Satellite Award for Best Film, 20th Century Fox
2003	DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Peter Weir
2004	Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects, Stefen Fangmeier
2004	Satellite Award for Best Editing, Lee Smith
2004	Satellite Award for Best Sound, Art Rochester
2004	Satellite Award for Best Costume Design, Wendy Stites
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design, Wendy Stites
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography, Russell Boyd
2003	Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor, Paul Bettany
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Production Design, William Sandell
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Art Rochester
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Daniel Sudick
2004	Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Robert Lepage
2004	David di Donatello for Best Foreign Film, Peter Weir
2004	Satellite Award for Best Art Direction and Production Design, William Sandell
2003	Academy Award for Best Art Direction, William Sandell
2003	Academy Award for Visual Effects, Nathan McGuinness
2004	VES Award for Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Motion Picture, Nathan McGuinness
2004	Eddie Award for Best Edited Feature Film, Lee Smith
2004	Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography, Russell Boyd
2004	Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Director, Peter Weir
2004	Empire Award for Best Director, Peter Weir
2004	American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases, Russell Boyd
2004	PGA Producer of the Year Award for Motion Picture Producer of the Year, Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.
2004	Satellite Award for Best Cinematography, Russell Boyd
2003	National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography, Russell Boyd
2003	Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Russell Boyd
2003	Academy Award for Costume Design, Wendy Stites
2003	Academy Award for Film Editing, Lee Smith
2003	Academy Award for Makeup, Edouard F. Henriques
2003	Academy Award for Best Sound Editing, Richard King
2003	Academy Award for Sound Mixing, Paul Massey

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
Who composed the music for the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
A:
Iva Davies, Christopher Gordon and Richard Tognetti composed the music score for the soundtrack.
Q:
Which awards did the motion picture "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" win?
A:
The movie received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography and Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Q:
What is the film, "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" rated?
A:
The film is rated PG-13 (USA).
Q:
Who wrote the movie Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
A:
Peter Weir, John Collee and Patrick O'Brian wrote the movie's script.
Q:
Who was the distributor of the movie, "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World"?
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Universal Studios was the film's distributor.
Q:
What is the runtime of the movie "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World"?
A:
The total runtime is 138 minutes.
Q:
Who was the director of the motion picture "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World"?
A:
Peter Weir was the director of the film.
Q:
When was the premier of the motion picture "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World"?
A:
The movie was released in 2003.

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