Longitude (2000)
ADULT THEMES, LOW LEVEL VIOLENCE
He took on the world and changed it forever.
An epic adaptation of Dava Sobel's best-selling book, starring Michael Gambon and Jeremy Irons. Longitude is the fascinating story of John Harrison (Gambon), who in the 18th century believed he could make a clock that would work on board a ship - and so solve the problem of finding longitude at sea. Harrison has to struggle against a bigoted establishment in order to win recognition for his achievements. This story is intertwined with that of Rupert Gold (Irons), the former naval officer who in the 1920s discovered Harrison's clocks and - at the cost of his health, his reputation and his marriage, began the mammoth task of restoring them.
| Status: | LongWait |
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| Run time: | 240mins |
| Origin: | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
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Member Reviews (8)
8 Member
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My wife and I had previously read the book, whilst I enjoyed it my wife found it hard going, however we both thought the movie was first rate. Enthralling and fascinating!
Glenys
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John N.
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An unusually accurate dramatized documentary of the inventor of The Marine Chronometer, John Harrison, in the 18th century, which solved the problem of calculating longitude at sea, and of Lieutenant Commander Rupert Gould, RN, who reconstructed Harrison's early models in the 1920s. There is convincing coverage of life at sea in the 1750s and 60s and re-ennactment of a few battle scenes as part of the 7 Years War.
Harry B.
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Brigitte
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Tony
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A first rate documentary handled in a most interesting way. The parallel courses of the modern and historical story - both true- provides additional interest.
A great subject superbly handled
Nicholas Russell-Gibson
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Carole Bois De Chesne
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As painful as life itself.