Hornblower 1: The Even Chance
Set against the backdrop of the 18th century Anglo-French wars, the bloodiest time in British naval history, these films trace Hornblower as he grows from a stuttering, insecure, sea-sick recruit to become the most gallant and redoutable figure in naval history. Based on the novels of C.S. Forester, and starring Welshman Ioan Gruffudd as Horatio and Robert Lindsay as Captain Pellew.
Year: 1998
Genre: War and Anti-War Films, TV Drama, Television Shows, Swashbucklers, CS Forester, Action
Country: UK
Director: Andrew Grieve
Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Dorian Healy, Michael Byrne, Robert Bathurst
Duration: 105 Minutes
Rating: M
Location in store: Drama (TV)
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