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James Norrington is a fictional character in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean film trilogy. He is played by English actor Jack Davenport.
Fictional BiographySpoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Early LifeLittle is known about Norrington's early life other than he joined the Royal Navy. He is first seen as a Lieutenant aboard the HMS Dauntless when it transports new Governor Weatherby Swann and his young daughter Elizabeth to Port Royal in the Caribbean. During the voyage, he expresses his views about pirates to Elizabeth, saying that they all deserve a "short drop and a sudden stop." Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black PearlImage:James Norrington -4.JPG Commodore James Norrington as seen in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Norrington's personality initially seems rigid, even slightly snobbish. However, it becomes apparent that he is a kind and compassionate man who eventually comes to discern between what is lawful and what is right. When Will halts Jack Sparrow's execution, Norrington is hesitant to resume, believing it is unjust. However, he unwittingly provides the wily pirate an escape avenue when Sparrow falls off the rampart and is rescued by his crew. Fully intending to give chase, Norrington allows Sparrow one day's head start. It is important to note that Norrington is the one character who is not driven solely by his own goals or needs. This is best demonstrated when he tells Jack Sparrow that he is able to forfeit the fame and prestige to be gained by capturing the Black Pearl, "By remembering that I serve others, Mr. Sparrow, not only myself." Norrington is known and feared by pirates for his leadership skills, brilliant strategic mind, and swordsmanship abilities, (According to the DVD commentary by the scriptwriters, Norrington's skill with a sword is equalled only by Barbossa and surpassed by Will Turner). In several deleted scenes on the DVD (specifically "Accepting the Proposal" and "Happy Endings"), Norrington's character is further developed as a kind and decent man who loves Elizabeth so much that he is prepared to abandon any hope of having her to ensure her happiness with another. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestImage:James Norrington -5.JPG James Norrington as he almost shoots Jack Sparrow.
Image:James Norrington -2.JPG James Norrington taunting Will Turner as he fights. On Isla Cruces, the island where the Dead Man's Chest is buried, Norrington becomes entangled in a three-way battle with Will Turner and Jack Sparrow in a bid to capture Davy Jones' heart. Norrington plots to regain his career by taking the heart to Lord Cutler Beckett, who wants it to control the seas. Jack obtains the heart, but when they're attacked by Davy Jones' crewmen, Norrington steals it. Stuffing it into his coat, he grabs the now-empty chest, and deviously feigning he's sacrificing himself in a ploy to divert Davy Jones' crewmen away from the others, flees. Jack believes the heart is still hidden in the longboat, but in fact, Norrington has actually absconded with the heart and the Letter of Marque that grants the bearer clemency. Norrington relinquishes the now-empty chest to Davy Jones's crew who, believing they have retrieved the heart, let him escape. He reappears in Port Royal, having been found adrift by an East India Trading Company ship. To win back his honor and career, he presents himself and the Letter of Marque to Lord Cutler Beckett. Beckett says that if he expects the Letter to be certified, he must have something to bargain with. Norrington tosses a small pulsating bag onto Beckett's desk and declares it, "The heart of Davy Jones". Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndImage:Admiral Norrington.jpg Admiral James Norrington In the third film, according to an early leaked version of the script, the now Admiral James Norrington is under the command of Cutler Beckett and is killed by Bootstrap Bill Turner. The writers, however, have claimed this version is very different from the final draft. In the film's trailer, Norrington is shown wearing a heavily gold-trimmed Admiral uniform, examining his old sword from his days as Commodore. Spoilers end here.
MerchandiseAction FigureNECA is making James into an Action Figure in Series 3 of the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Series. He is in the stance of when he is about to shoot Captain Jack Sparrow and includes a pistol, a hat, as well as a sword. PlaysetPlaysets for At World's End depicting the Singapore Escape scene show Admiral Norrington fighting Sao Feng and stealing the map to Davy Jones' locker. The description says that during the opening sequence in Singapore, the East India Trading Company shows up, and a battle erupts on the docks with a lot of fireworks. The playset merchandise is due for release June 1st. Trivia
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