Set against the bloody backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. Hornblower charts a course for high adventure, following the raw recruit as he battles the French, evades capture, and rises through the ranks of the King's Navy.

Not rated.

Based upon the novels of C.S. Forester.

Originally produced for television in 1998.

Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Dorian Healy, Michael Byrne, Robert Bathurst.

For private home use only.

Directed by Andrew Grieve.

Closed captioned.