"Master of the Seas: At the End of the Earth." Actors and roles

Such films as the historical adventure drama of Australian-American director Peter Weir are certainly necessary for world cinema publicity, they successfully dilute the projects that have exhausted all about the tricks of maniac killers, terrorist villains and evil aliens from other Galaxies. "The Master of the Seas: On the Edge of the Earth" (the actors of the first plan: R. Crowe, P. Bettany, D. D'Arcy) with a volley of ship guns enthralling the viewer in the endless expanses of the Atlantic Ocean, where two great sea powers, Two ships, two captains. According to world critics, before any "sea battle" ever appeared on the big screen, could not boast such realism of what is happening. Perhaps, therefore, the tape has a fairly high rating - IMDb: 7.40.

Main characters

Particularly stand out among the actors and performers in the film "The Master of the Seas: On the Edge of the Earth" actors who played the main roles. Russell Crowe in the drama turned into the image of Captain Jack, and Dr. Stephen brilliantly played Paul Bettany. Their characters are bosom buddies, despite the fact that their beliefs and views on life are quite different. Not once in the course of the action, the characters enter into fierce disputes, but the winner is always the hero Crow, which, in principle, is not surprising, because, as usual, the captain is always absolutely right.

Most of the films with Russell Crowe ("Gladiator", "My Man", "Los Angeles Secrets") are represented in the genre action. However, this time the actor was lucky to leave the framework of the usual genre. His character and the hero of Bettany touch upon serious problems, intentionally included in the plot by the authors. The opposition of the heart and mind, war and peace are pouring onto the viewer from the screen thanks to Dr. Stephen and Captain Jack. By the way, the same actor's duet not so long ago together starred in the Oscar-winning biopic "Motion games of reason".

Struggle to the end

Realizing on the screen the idea of the director of the tape "The Master of the Seas: At the End of the Earth", the actors told the audience an exciting story. The basis of the storyline is a description of the deadly confrontation between the two ships - Acheron and Sudden, and the crew of neither one nor the other does not even think about a possible defeat.

A fight to the last breath, a fight to the end, a feeling of indestructible patriotism - this moves the minds of the crew members. Despite the fact that the enemy's forces are certainly unequal, the servicemen of "Sudden", led by their unshakable leader, sincerely believe in victory.

The reel of acting

The former films with Russell Crowe did not absorb the actor to such an extent. He initially took a very active part in the production of the picture. Having familiarized himself with the original version of the script, the Oscar winner in 3 nominations found a lot of inaccuracies in him, so he personally handed the copy to Akiva Goldsman for correction. In addition, the Australian and American film actor of New Zealand origin, in order to rally the performers of the roles of the crew of his ship, periodically organized the game in rugby. He also insisted that the actors, who played the role of characters from different crews, lived in different rooms. In addition, Russell performed most of the violin part on his own, although he could not play the violin before the shooting began. But to learn the basics of playing a musical instrument came with all responsibility.

The role of Dr. Stephen could be performed by Ralph Fiennes, who later refused to participate in the filming process. Approved for the role of Paul Bettany visited the Royal Royal College of Surgeons and studied in detail the methods of using surgical instruments of the 18th century.

Acting Casting

All the performers involved in the production of the tape passed a special two-week training, where under the gaze of professional instructors they learned to knit ropes, reload and shoot from guns, fight on swords.

His presence was decorated with the film "The Master of the Seas: At the End of the Earth" Billy Boyd is a Scottish film actor and musician. He played the role of Barrett Bonden, the helmsman. This character is fundamentally different from the former famous Peregrin Took in the epic "Lord of the Rings".

The creators, flawlessly following the ancient wisdom that the woman on the ship means to be in trouble, for the whole impressive timing (138 minutes) of the fair sex were allowed to frame only seconds on 30. But Joseph Morgan, who played William Worley, appeared in the frame A sufficient number of times, had the opportunity to demonstrate all the facets of his actor's gift. British actor, who shone in the role of an ancient bloodsucker in the television films "First-Born" and "The Vampire Diaries", the change in the role was beneficial.

Waiting for the sequel

Merit of the screenwriters of the picture should be considered a controversial final. Largely thanks to him, as well as impressive box office fees, most likely, you will not have to wait long for the sequel "Master of the Seas: At the Edge of the Earth". The actors who took part in the production of the original film will be happy to continue their marine adventures.

"Master of the Seas" once again proved that historical and adventure tapes were and will be one of the most impressive and beautiful genres of the world film industry. The project of Peter Weary was awarded two Oscars and was announced in 8 nominations, almost outstripping the Titanic.