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2 January 2000 (UK) morePlot:
Parallel stories: 18th century Harrison builds the marine chronometer for safe navigation at sea; 20th century Gould is obsessed with restoring it. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
7 wins & 5 nominations moreUser Comments:
The British really know how to make movies... moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jonathan Coy | ... | Adm. Sir Cloudsley Shovell | |
| Christopher Hodsol | ... | Capt. Ainsley | |
| Jeremy Irons | ... | Rupert Gould | |
| Peter Cartwright | ... | Army Doctor | |
| Gemma Jones | ... | Elizabeth Harrison | |
| John Nettleton | ... | Minister for the Navy | |
| Michael Gambon | ... | John Harrison | |
| Nigel Davenport | ... | Sir Charles Pelham | |
| Liam Jennings | ... | Young William Harrison | |
| Anna Chancellor | ... | Muriel Gould | |
| Frank Finlay | ... | Adm. Wagner | |
| Geoffrey Hutchings | ... | Estate Manager | |
| Andrew Scott | ... | John Campbell | |
| John Standing | ... | Capt. Proctor | |
| John Wood | ... | Sir Edmund Halley |
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250 min (2 parts) | USA:200 minLanguage:
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Revealing mistakes: The eighteenth century chronometer H4 is described as having a mechanical balance that ticks 5 times per second, however the second hand of the watch shown moves only once a second which is characteristic of a modern quartz movement. moreQuotes:
Lord Morton: This society was created so that men of *science* might solve the mysteries of our planet. I would not wish to see the longitude prize stolen by a country toolmaker. moreFAQ
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I'm a great fan of British filmmaking. As an American who's lived in the UK most of his life, I've had the plesure of being exposed to British cinema. In no small way is this through British television.
Logitude is another in a long line of excellent British films that have not received the viewership they deserve. I watched this film on Channel 4 shortly after the new year. And I admit, all the hype over this film in the previous weeks was justified. Accute performances on Gambon's John Harrison as well as Iron's part, of whom mind I must admit I am no fan, plus the usual assortment of marvelous west end stage performers in particular John Wood as Edmund Halley proclaim Longitude as excellent entertainment.
The story was, on the other hand somewhat mellowed down and excessively lengthed. Yet I suppose in order to transpire the scientific details presented in the novel, length was required. But overall it is a great recount of history and I strongly recommend it to American audiences who won't find this sort of thing at home easily.