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Hornblower: Duty

  • TV Movie
  • 20032003
  • 1h 36m
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Hornblower: Duty (2003)
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • War
Admiral Pellew interrupts Hornblower's wedding reception and tasks him to locate a British ship which has disappeared off the French coast, where Napoleon's troops are engaged in covert acti... Read allAdmiral Pellew interrupts Hornblower's wedding reception and tasks him to locate a British ship which has disappeared off the French coast, where Napoleon's troops are engaged in covert activities.Admiral Pellew interrupts Hornblower's wedding reception and tasks him to locate a British ship which has disappeared off the French coast, where Napoleon's troops are engaged in covert activities.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Andrew Grieve
  • Writers
    • Stephen Churchett(screenplay)
    • C.S. Forester(novel "Horatio and the Hotspur")
  • Stars
    • Ioan Gruffudd
    • Robert Lindsay
    • Paul McGann
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andrew Grieve
  • Writers
    • Stephen Churchett(screenplay)
    • C.S. Forester(novel "Horatio and the Hotspur")
  • Stars
    • Ioan Gruffudd
    • Robert Lindsay
    • Paul McGann
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    • 11User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 nominations total

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    Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd
    • Commander Horatio Hornbloweras Commander Horatio Hornblower
    Robert Lindsay
    Robert Lindsay
    • Admiral Sir Edward Pellewas Admiral Sir Edward Pellew
    Paul McGann
    Paul McGann
    • Lieutenant Bushas Lieutenant Bush
    Lorcan Cranitch
    Lorcan Cranitch
    • Wolfeas Wolfe
    Tony Haygarth
    Tony Haygarth
    • Prowseas Prowse
    Julia Sawalha
    Julia Sawalha
    • Maria Hornbloweras Maria Hornblower
    Barbara Flynn
    Barbara Flynn
    • Mrs. Masonas Mrs. Mason
    Paul Copley
    Paul Copley
    • Matthewsas Matthews
    Sean Gilder
    Sean Gilder
    • Stylesas Styles
    Jonathan Coy
    Jonathan Coy
    • Captain Bracegirdleas Captain Bracegirdle
    Jim Carter
    Jim Carter
    • Etheridgeas Etheridge
    Ron Cook
    Ron Cook
    • Steward James Doughtyas Steward James Doughty
    Jonathan Forbes
    Jonathan Forbes
    • Orrockas Orrock
    David Birkin
    • Jeromeas Jerome
    Camilla Power
    Camilla Power
    • Betsyas Betsy
    Timothy Deenihan
    • Maguireas Maguire
    Richard Syms
    Richard Syms
    • Parsonas Parson
    Nicola Jane Reading
    Nicola Jane Reading
    • Signalman's wifeas Signalman's wife
    • Director
      • Andrew Grieve
    • Writers
      • Stephen Churchett(screenplay)
      • C.S. Forester(novel "Horatio and the Hotspur")
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    Storyline

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    Now married to Maria, Horatio Hornblower is soon sent by Admiral Pellew in search of the sloop Grasshopper captained by their old friend, Bracegirdle. The ship had been patrolling a stretch of French coast but had not sent in a report for over two weeks. During a raging storm they take aboard two passengers, an American woman and her French speaking Swiss husband. They are not what they pretend to be. Horatio and his men also encounter Wolfe, the Irish rebel turned traitor and now fighting France. They also realize exactly what Wolfe's plan is when they see three French frigates riding high in the water near his encampment. At home, Horatio is getting used to marriage and having to share his life with someone. —garykmcd
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    • Trivia
      Mr. Proust says, "come to port" when telling the helmsman to steer to the left. However, the term "larboard" was the nautical term for left in use before the Royal Navy authorized the use of "port" in 1844.
    • Goofs
      Bush and Hornblower refer to the shell which Hornblower extinguished as a "five inch". The cannon was clearly no more than a 12 pound gun which would have had a bore diameter of about 3.7 inches. A five inch gun would have been too large to be easily moved by hand as shown in the scene.
    • Quotes

      Admiral Sir Edward Pellew: You see things, sir, that others do not. One thing you do not question is your loyalty to your King. One day, Hornblower, you'll fight for more than England.

      Commander Horatio Hornblower: What is there more than England?

      Admiral Sir Edward Pellew: [He pointedly does not answer]

    • Connections
      Follows Horatio Hornblower: The Duel (1998)
    • Soundtracks
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      Traditional

      Performed by Sean Gilder

    User reviews11

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    4/10
    A totally different story
    If you have read CS Forester's "Hornblower and the Hotspur" you are wondering where it went. While a few incidents are present here from the book, the story line has nothing to do with the book. You will be disappointed that the main themes and character of Horatio have been lost. While the series is entertaining, do not expect the TV movies to be the books. "Based on" is used in its very broad sense.

    So watch the movies first. Then go read the books, they are much richer and complex. However, the character of Hornblower will be vastly different and the historic settings as well. Unfortunately, another example of taking the reputation of a book, some names and some of the incidents and then writing your own story without the depth of the original.

    So, just treat them as separate works with name connections only.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kapetan Hornblouer: Dužnost
    • Filming locations
      • Pendennis Point, Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • A+E Networks
      • Meridian Broadcasting
      • United Film and Television Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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