Horatio Hornblower - The Adventure Continues
starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay (II), David Warner, Nicholas Jones, Paul McGann
directed by: Andrew Grieve
directed by: Andrew Grieve
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Set against the backdrop of 18th century anglo-french wars midshipman hornblower becomes a hero of the seas battling with gunships retrieving treasures from wrecks and constantly evading capture by frustrated enemies. Features: bonus programs guides to royal navy ships interactive menus more.Studio: A&e Home VideoRelease Date: 05/15/2001Starring: Ioan GruffuddRun time: 200 minutesRating: Nr
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Move over, Mr. Darcy, A&E has a new heartthrob. He's third lieutenant Horatio Hornblower (Ioan Gruffudd reprising his star-making role), C.S. Forester's swashbuckling hero of the high seas. Devotees of the original Emmy Award-winning miniseries will want to "have at" this boxed set containing two feature-length episodes in which the dashing Hornblower and crew engage in "foolhardy actions, rash judgments, and irresponsible adventures." "Mutiny" finds our young hero awaiting trial for "black bloody mutiny" against a once distinguished, but increasingly unhinged Captain Sawyer (David Warner). "It was for the good of the service," Hornblower insists to his mentor, Sir Edward Pellew (Robert Lindsay). "We were headed for disaster." Hornblower relates the events that led him to a Kingston, Jamaica, prison cell. In "Retribution," Hornblower's trial unfolds, and the events surrounding the mutiny are further revealed: Captain Sawyer is detained in a straitjacket, disgruntled crew members desert, dithering acting captain Butland assumes command, and Hornblower leads a surprise attack on a Spanish fort. Meanwhile, the judges look for a scapegoat "to take away the smell." Maritime buffs will have a merry time, with all the shipboard intrigue and skirmishes. Like the "hot shot" that disables an escaping enemy vessel, this boxed set will be "a palpable hit." --Donald Liebenson
Set against the backdrop of 18th century anglo-french wars midshipman hornblower becomes a hero of the seas battling with gunships retrieving treasures from wrecks and constantly evading capture by frustrated enemies. Features: bonus programs guides to royal navy ships interactive menus more.Studio: A&e Home VideoRelease Date: 05/15/2001Starring: Ioan GruffuddRun time: 200 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com:
Move over, Mr. Darcy, A&E has a new heartthrob. He's third lieutenant Horatio Hornblower (Ioan Gruffudd reprising his star-making role), C.S. Forester's swashbuckling hero of the high seas. Devotees of the original Emmy Award-winning miniseries will want to "have at" this boxed set containing two feature-length episodes in which the dashing Hornblower and crew engage in "foolhardy actions, rash judgments, and irresponsible adventures." "Mutiny" finds our young hero awaiting trial for "black bloody mutiny" against a once distinguished, but increasingly unhinged Captain Sawyer (David Warner). "It was for the good of the service," Hornblower insists to his mentor, Sir Edward Pellew (Robert Lindsay). "We were headed for disaster." Hornblower relates the events that led him to a Kingston, Jamaica, prison cell. In "Retribution," Hornblower's trial unfolds, and the events surrounding the mutiny are further revealed: Captain Sawyer is detained in a straitjacket, disgruntled crew members desert, dithering acting captain Butland assumes command, and Hornblower leads a surprise attack on a Spanish fort. Meanwhile, the judges look for a scapegoat "to take away the smell." Maritime buffs will have a merry time, with all the shipboard intrigue and skirmishes. Like the "hot shot" that disables an escaping enemy vessel, this boxed set will be "a palpable hit." --Donald Liebenson
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- Hornblower series
The Hornblower Series is the best of its kind to be done in a long time
Rating: - It's Very good
No fancy schmancy reviews here. It is well worth the watch. It is weak in spots but so what ???? So are your television viewing habits.
Rating: - Horatio Hornblower-The Adventure Continues
This is a follow-on of the earlier series and the excellence continues also.Fairly realistic set and gives an idea of the life aboard ship during thattime period.
Rating: - Leadership and loyalty put to the test.
The Horatio Hornblower adventure continues indeed in this two DVD package that tells the long but fascinting story of Lt. Hornblower's struggles serving under Captain Sawyer, a once great hero who is now gradually losing his mind and has paranoid delusions. Thus the episode "Mutiny" and the episode "Retribution" tell one continuous story.
Captain Sawyer's dementia is soon spotted by all four of his leutenants. HOwever the first senior leutenant is an incompetent, indecisive, timid, ... Read More
Rating: - Couldn't stop watching!
We couldn't stop watching this continuation of Hornblower's adventures!It's every bit as good as the original series.Now that we own the DVD we can watch it again!If you saw the first series, you have to get this one!
- Hornblower seriesThe Hornblower Series is the best of its kind to be done in a long time
- It's Very goodNo fancy schmancy reviews here. It is well worth the watch. It is weak in spots but so what ???? So are your television viewing habits.
- Horatio Hornblower-The Adventure ContinuesThis is a follow-on of the earlier series and the excellence continues also.Fairly realistic set and gives an idea of the life aboard ship during thattime period.
- Leadership and loyalty put to the test.The Horatio Hornblower adventure continues indeed in this two DVD package that tells the long but fascinting story of Lt. Hornblower's struggles serving under Captain Sawyer, a once great hero who is now gradually losing his mind and has paranoid delusions. Thus the episode "Mutiny" and the episode "Retribution" tell one continuous story.
Captain Sawyer's dementia is soon spotted by all four of his leutenants. HOwever the first senior leutenant is an incompetent, indecisive, timid, ... Read More
- Couldn't stop watching!We couldn't stop watching this continuation of Hornblower's adventures!It's every bit as good as the original series.Now that we own the DVD we can watch it again!If you saw the first series, you have to get this one!
