Horatio Hornblower: The Wrong War

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

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1999
Original Name:
Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters
Horatio Hornblower: The Wrong War (1999) - Also known as Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters

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.Lt. Hornblower and his mates are sent to accompany a doomed royalist invasion of revolutionary France.

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Producing Country:
UK
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Release Date:

25 Apr 1999

Language:

English, French

Director:

Andrew Grieve

Writer:

C.S. Forester (novels), Chris Ould (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Antony Sher, Samuel West

Plot:

Hornblower is called to take a company of British troops (which the sailors call lobsters because of their red coats) and a company of French nationalists to France to fight in the revolution. But Hornblower is horrified by the brutality of the French commander as he guillotines everyone in a village that destroyed his former home and his unwillingness to take part in the actual battles. However, when the commander and his men set out to rape and brutalize a young school teacher, Hornblower vows his protection of her.

Awards:

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

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.1/10