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Horatio Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil

Original title: Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
  • TV Movie
  • 19991999
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
3.9K
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Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999)
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • War
Lt. Hornblower and his crew are captured by the enemy while escorting a Duchess who has secrets of her own.Lt. Hornblower and his crew are captured by the enemy while escorting a Duchess who has secrets of her own.Lt. Hornblower and his crew are captured by the enemy while escorting a Duchess who has secrets of her own.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
3.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Andrew Grieve
  • Writers
    • C.S. Forester(story "Hornblower, the Duchess and the Devil")
    • Patrick Harbinson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ioan Gruffudd
    • Robert Lindsay
    • Cherie Lunghi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andrew Grieve
  • Writers
    • C.S. Forester(story "Hornblower, the Duchess and the Devil")
    • Patrick Harbinson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ioan Gruffudd
    • Robert Lindsay
    • Cherie Lunghi
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    • 16User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999)
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    Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999)
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    Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd
    • Acting Lieutenant Horatio Hornbloweras Acting Lieutenant Horatio Hornblower
    Robert Lindsay
    Robert Lindsay
    • Captain Sir Edward Pellewas Captain Sir Edward Pellew
    Cherie Lunghi
    Cherie Lunghi
    • Duchess of Wharfedaleas Duchess of Wharfedale
    Christopher Fulford
    Christopher Fulford
    • M'Man Hunteras M'Man Hunter
    Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup
    • Don Massaredoas Don Massaredo
    Jamie Bamber
    Jamie Bamber
    • Kennedyas Kennedy
    Jonathan Coy
    Jonathan Coy
    • Lieutenant Bracegirdleas Lieutenant Bracegirdle
    John Woodvine
    John Woodvine
    • Sir Hew Dalrympleas Sir Hew Dalrymple
    Paul Copley
    Paul Copley
    • Matthewsas Matthews
    Sean Gilder
    Sean Gilder
    • Stylesas Styles
    Simon Sherlock
    • Oldroydas Oldroyd
    Jean-Yves Berteloot
    Jean-Yves Berteloot
    • Etienne de Vergasseas Etienne de Vergasse
    Vincent S. Boluda
    • Spanish Lieutenantas Spanish Lieutenant
    Jolyon Baker
    • Captain Joubertas Captain Joubert
    Colin MacLachlan
    • Master Bowlesas Master Bowles
    Kenneth W Caravan
    • Redcoat Officeras Redcoat Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Moses Rockman
    • Prison Guardas Prison Guard
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Andrew Grieve
    • Writers
      • C.S. Forester(story "Hornblower, the Duchess and the Devil")
      • Patrick Harbinson(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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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. —Kathy Li
    • deception
    • briton
    • soldier
    • sea rescue
    • shipwreck
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      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • War
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      As Hornblower's second ruse is in play, just after Matthews warns him the Spanish suspect something, one line of dialogue makes clear, as the captain of the Spanish ship orders one of his officers: "Señala al almirante. Avisa que vamos a abrir fuego sobre piratas ingleses." Translated: "Signal the admiral. Say we are about to open fire on English pirates".
    • Goofs
      In the opening shot, when a rowing boat comes close to the shore, a helicopter can be heard.
    • Quotes

      [Knowing that his ship has only four guns]

      Hornblower: How many guns does the "Oriental" have, Mr. Hunter.

      M'Man Hunter: Forty-eight, sir.

      Hornblower: Well, we'll certainly give them a run for their money, won't we Mr. Styles?

      Styles: Certainly will sir. Take them at least a minute to sink us.

    • Connections
      Followed by Horatio Hornblower: The Wrong War (1999)

    User reviews16

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Refreshing!
    This movie, as well as the other three in the series, is "a refreshing drink of water in a drought stricken land." The hero of the story is the truest of men. A man who knows right from wrong and is willing to do anything to stand by the right. This particular movie has one up on the first two in that it has a touch of romance in it where the others are lacking. They all are characterized by plenty of mystery, adventure and very strong character development.

    My only complaint is that the movies all tend to leave out important points which left me sometimes wondering what was going on. This is hardly noticeable though when you lay this short-coming up against its list of strengths.

    A must see!
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    • Apr 19, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
    • Filming locations
      • UK
    • Production companies
      • A+E Networks
      • Meridian Broadcasting
      • United Film and Television Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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