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Overview

User Rating:
7.9/10   1,390 votes
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Director:
Andrew Grieve
Writers:
C.S. Forester (story)
Patrick Harbinson (screenplay)
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Release Date:
18 April 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Adventure | Drama | War more
Plot:
Lt. Hornblower and his crew are captured by the enemy while escorting a Duchess who has secrets of her own. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Lindsay's performance not to be missed more

Cast

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Horatio Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (USA)
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Runtime:
USA:93 min
Country:
UK
Colour:
Colour
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Peniche, Portugal more

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the opening shot, when a rowing boat comes close to the shore, a helicopter can be heard. more
Quotes:
[Horatio stopped Hunter from shooting the French]
Hunter: We're here to fight them aren't we?
Hornblower: No, Mr. Hunter, we're here to defeat them.
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Movie Connections:
Follows Hornblower: The Even Chance (1998) (TV) more

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5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful:-
Lindsay's performance not to be missed, 2 August 2002
Author: markcarlson2222 from San Diego CA

This is a comment not only on the superb production as a whole, which is very authentic from a historical perspective, and gives the viewer a true sense of what life was like in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, but also to praise an excellent performance by Robert Lindsay, who plays Captain Sir Edward Pellew. As a student of military history, I was very pleased with this production as a whole, and Griffudds' Hornblower is well done. But Lindsay, as the redoubtable Sir Edward is priceless. Just the right blend of old navy correctness, upper-class haughtiness, and berely concealed pride in his young protegee. Hornblower, with whom he is careful not to appear overly fond, is most determined to do his job and please his captain, whom he worships. Pellew recognizes the seeds of greatness in the young man and sheperds him along with scant vocal praise but strong career-enhancing opportunities. Lindsay is very likaable and proper, and I want to see more o of his work. I hope to see more of the Hornblower series in the future, as Ioan Griffudd continues to grow and prosper.

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