[Public-list] Master & Commander

[Gordon Laco]

Hello Mike - 

Yes, my Surprise is named for Jack's Surprise...and long before I knew there
was a film brewing up.   Richard King, who won an Oscar for his sound work
on our film is also a sailor and he too named his yacht Surprise.  I think a
lot of us on that project were there for more than the pay.

Gordon
#426 Surprise







> 
> Hey Gordon,
> 
> I've been meaning to ask you this (and maybe already did)...is it just a
> coincidence that your Alberg and the ship in the movie are both named
> "Surprise"?
> 
> 
> Mike Lehman
> "Gilleleje" #505
> 
> ~~~_/)_/) ~_/) ~~
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> 
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net>
> Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List <public-list at alberg30.org>
> To: Alberg 30 Public List <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Subject: Re: [Public-list] Master & Commander
> Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 07:53:31 -0400
> 
> Hello friends -
> 
> Yes, the two DVD version has a pile (six I think) of extra scenes that we
> could not keep in the theatrical release of the film.  Those familiar with
> the novel will be delighted that the tooth extraction by "Doctor" Higgins
> was indeed shot when we made the film and can be seen in the DVD.
> 
> And yes, George, there are two short interviews with me, looking bedraggled
> and exhausted.  I was difficult to concentrate on the interviewer while
> shooting was going on just over my shoulder.
> 
> So - I think we're going in the water next week.  The new head is in as of
> last night.  Soon I will know for sure if I connected the hoses going in and
> out of the holding tank correctly. Mmmmm was the pumpout hose the one on the
> left or right?  Did the pencil mark on the tank mean this, or that?
> 
> Gord
> #426 Surprise
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>> Gail just bought our copy, today.  FWIW, I've learned that there's a
>> 1-DVD version and a 2-DVD version.  Presumably the 2 disc set has more
>> "goodies" about making the movie.  I'm hoping it has Gord telling us all
>> about what he did.
>> 
>> - George
>> 
>> John Birch wrote:
>>> Just an FYI.
>>> 
>>> I am now the proud owner of Master & Commander, having been released
>>> yesterday on DVD - well worth the purchase price. I highly recommend
>>> it to those who haven't seen it. Great job Lead Historical Advisor
>>> Gord Laco (an Alberg 30 owner by the way).
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