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C.S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower

Drama, Action, Adventure · 1998 · Rated 8/10

Last aired: S2003 E2, Hornblower: Duty · 2003-01-06

The epic saga of legendary seafaring hero Horatio Hornblower comes to swashbuckling life in these epic films based on C.S. Forester's classic novels. As the Napoleonic wars rage, Hornblower survives battle after battle, evades capture, and works his way up the ranks in the king's royal navy. With danger at every turn and unending adventures, Hornblower must use every ounce of his wit and courage to prevail.

Cast

Ioan Gruffudd Horatio Hornblower

Robert Lindsay Captain Sir Edward Pellew

Jamie Bamber Archie Kennedy

David Warner Captain Sawyer

Season 2003

Season 1998 Season 1999 Season 2001 Season 2003

E1 Hornblower: Loyalty 2003-01-05 · 120 min Finally promoted to Captain and given command of HMS Hotspur, Hornblower is sent to France to determine the status of Napoleon's pledge of peace, but instead he discovers Napoleon's troops waiting to invade. He also begins a romantic relationship with the young Maria Mason.

E2 Hornblower: Duty 2003-01-06 · 120 min Soon after getting married, Hornblower is sent on a search and rescue mission for a British ship (under the command of an old friend) last reported off the French coast. In the midst of the search, the HMS Hotspur picks up some unwanted passengers and attempts to discover the objective of a small French invasion force.

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