Title (Year): Longitude (1999)
Age: 25 years
GRS Rating: 5 of 5
Notable Cast: Michael Gambon, Jeremy Irons
Duration: approximately 3 hr, 20 min (four parts)
Infractions: None.
Comments: This movie is wonderful! It follows John Harrison's task of developing an accurate timepiece for the British navy and Rupert Gould's later restoration of these clocks. That may sound boring but remember that the timepieces were tested at sea so in addition to the drama of life at sea, the movie takes place in several parts of the world.
The film is well done, with excellent acting, special attention to details of costume and setting, and perfect photography. All four Harrison clocks may be viewed at the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, England.
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