Horatio Hornblower: The Duchess And The Devil

– Horatio Homblower, now promoted to Acting Lieutenant, captures the French ship Le Reve off the Spani..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 33 Minutes
Release Year:
1999
Original Name:
Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
Horatio Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999) - Also known as Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil

Horatio Homblower, now promoted to Acting Lieutenant, captures the French ship Le Reve off the Spanish coast. The Captain of the French ship is furious that such a youngster has pulled off such a coup. But far more daunting is Hornblower's first taste of the high life, when he is invited to dine with the Governor of Gibraltar and his wife. The prospect of this is frightening enough, but an unexpected guest, the glamorous Duchess of Wharfedale, adds another spin to his evening.

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Producing Country:
UK
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Release Date:

18 Apr 1999

Language:

English, Spanish, French

Director:

Andrew Grieve

Writer:

C.S. Forester (story "Hornblower, the Duchess and the Devil"), Patrick Harbinson (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Cherie Lunghi, Christopher Fulford

Plot:

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.

Awards:

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 8 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.0/10