The epic saga of Horatio Hornblower, the legendary sea-faring, hero, comes to life in these films based on C.S. Forester's classic novels. 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.
produced by United Productions for Meridian Broadcasting in association with A & E Network ; producer, Andrew Benson ; director, Andrew Grieve ; screenplay by Chris Ould.
Videodisc release of the 1998 television production.
Based on the books by C.S. Forester.
Special features: Documentary, England's royal warships, hosted by Edward Winsor.
Ioan Gruffud, Robert Lindsay, Dorian Healy, Michael Byrne, Robert Bathurst.
DVD.
Closed-captioned.
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