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Title: Horatio Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (TV Movie 1999)
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| Ioan Gruffudd | ... | Acting Lieutenant Horatio Hornblower | |
| Robert Lindsay | ... | Captain Sir Edward Pellew | |
| Cherie Lunghi | ... | Duchess of Wharfedale | |
| Christopher Fulford | ... | M'Man Hunter | |
| Ronald Pickup | ... | Don Massaredo | |
| Jamie Bamber | ... | Kennedy | |
| Jonathan Coy | ... | Lieutenant Bracegirdle | |
| John Woodvine | ... | Sir Hew Dalrymple | |
| Paul Copley | ... | Matthews | |
| Sean Gilder | ... | Styles | |
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Simon Sherlock | ... | Oldroyd |
| Jean-Yves Berteloot | ... | Etienne de Vergasse | |
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Vincent S. Boluda | ... | Spanish Lieutenant |
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Jolyon Baker | ... | Captain Joubert |
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Colin MacLachlan | ... | Master Bowles |
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Hornblower captures the French vessel, Le Reve, and is asked by Pellew to sail her back to England so that she can be outfitted for the English navy, and also, as a favor, to convey the unusual Duchess of Wharfedale back home. Unfortunately, Le Reve, Hornblower, the duchess and the crew are captured by the Spanish and imprisoned. There, Horatio finds Kennedy, wasted and hopeless from months in solitary. Against the odds, Horatio must find a way to escape with Kennedy, against Hunter's protests, and with the growing suspicion that the duchess may not be who she appears. Written by Kathy Li
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The Spanish fort used is the prison Peniche Fortress on the central coast of Portugal. As of 2019, it's closed to the public for restoration. See more »Goofs
Hornblower is released from his solitary confinement in the underground cage, where he has been (presumably) for several days, yet he is clean shaven when returned to his shipmates. See more »Quotes
Capt. Pellew: I hear the, uh, statuary in Florence is very fine, Your Grace. Somewhat naked, but very fine indeed.See more »
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UKRelease Date:
18 April 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Horatio Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil See more »Company Credits
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A+E Networks, Meridian Broadcasting, United Film and Television Productions See more »
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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.