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David Threlfall has 7 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 1990s through the 2010s. 1 ranks in the Top 10%, led by Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
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as Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward
After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ferocious pursuit of glory against the safety of his devoted crew, including the ship's thoughtful surgeon, his best friend.
Dir. Peter Weir · With Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy

A rebellious teenager, future Beatle John Lennon lives with his Aunt Mimi in working-class mid-1950s Liverpool, England. Mimi's husband suddenly dies, and John spies his mother Julia at the funeral. Despite Mimi's misgivings, John intends to have a real relationship with his mother. Julia introduces him to popular music and the banjo and, though a family conflict looms, young John is inspired to form his own band.
Dir. Sam Taylor-Johnson · With Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas

The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.
Dir. Paul Abbott · With David Threlfall, Nicky Evans, Rebecca Atkinson

A forensic psychologist must determine if a minor should be charged with murder.
Dir. Gregory J. Read · With Eddie Redmayne, Tom Sturridge, Toni Collette

A rogue submarine captain pulls together a misfit crew to go after a sunken treasure rumored to be lost in the depths of the Black Sea. As greed and desperation take control on-board their claustrophobic vessel, the increasing uncertainty of the mission causes the men to turn on each other to fight for their own survival.
Dir. Kevin Macdonald · With Jude Law, Karl Davies, Jodie Whittaker

Barley Scott Blair, a Lisbon-based editor of Russian literature who unexpectedly begins working for British intelligence, is commissioned to investigate the purposes of Dante, a dissident scientist trapped in the decaying Soviet Union that is crumbling under the new open-minded policies.
Dir. Fred Schepisi · With Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider
A rich story of love, intrigue, betrayal and belonging told from the perspective of the Trojan royal family at the heart of the siege of Troy.
Dir. David Farr · With Louis Hunter, Bella Dayne, David Threlfall