Horatio Hornblower: The Fire Ship

– The Hornblower series is based on C.S. Forester's classic maritime adventures - the story of one you..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 33 Minutes
Release Year:
1998
Original Name:
Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant
Horatio Hornblower: The Fire Ship (1998) - Also known as Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant

The Hornblower series is based on C.S. Forester's classic maritime adventures - the story of one young man's struggle to become a leader of men. Set against the back drop of the 18th century Anglo-French wars, the bloodiest time in British naval history. Pellew, Captain of the Indefatigable, decides to put forward his protege Horatio Hornblower for the examination for lieutenant. Leading up to the exam Hornblower comes up against many challenges to prepare him for the difficult life as a lieutenant.

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UK
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Release Date:

11 Apr 1999

Language:

English, French

Director:

Andrew Grieve

Writer:

Mike Cullen (screenplay), C.S. Forester (novels)

Main Actors:

Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Denis Lawson, Ian McNeice

Plot:

Still serving aboard the HMS Indefatigable, Horatio Hornblower has been promoted to acting Lieutenant. Neutral Spain has concluded a peace treaty with France and the British now have another enemy to face. They soon come across a sunken British supply ship and rescue its Captain, 'Dreadnought' Foster, a man with a reputation for bravery that some consider borders on foolishness. Hornblower is also pleased to learn that Captain Pellew has scheduled him for the next round of Lieutenants exams. Tempers are short with the crew after they are put on half rations due to the lack of supplies. After acquiring more supplies, Hornblower finds himself in charge of a supply ship when it is feared that plague may also be aboard. He soon makes it to Gibraltar, but when the enemy send a fire ship into the harbor, he must act quickly to avert disaster.

Awards:

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 9 nominations.

Production:

A & E

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
80%