Captain Horatio Hornblower
starring: Gregory Peck, Virginia Mayo, Robert Beatty, Moultrie Kelsall, Terence Morgan
directed by: Raoul Walsh
directed by: Raoul Walsh
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Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 03/06/2007Run time: 117 minutesRating: Nr
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The much-loved novels of C.S. Forester come to life in Captain Horatio Hornblower, a solid, engrossing seafaring tale. Forester himself worked on the script for the 1951 film, which mines its plot from three Hornblower books. Set during the Napoleonic era, the movie kicks off by steering British captain Hornblower (Gregory Peck) into the middle of a nimble cat-and-mouse game with anti-Spanish rebels in the New World--only to find that in the months since he set sail from Old Blighty, national alliances have changed, causing a reversal in his original mission. The action later shifts to Europe, and throughout there is a love story involving a noblewoman (Virginia Mayo) who takes unexpected lodging aboard Hornblower's ship. The film has an intelligence that keeps it watchable, although it's definitely not one of the more buoyant films of the robust director Raoul Walsh. Perhaps the movie falls short of classic status because of the casting:its sober nature might stem from the personality of Gregory Peck, who looks marvelous but remains stolid throughout, while Virginia Mayo is, well, Virginia Mayo, a league away from British aristocracy. The sea battles don't have the technical dazzle of Master and Commander but they look acceptable for their time, and the movie's fondness for detail is gratifying. Forester's tales later became a series of British TV programs, with Ioan Gruffud as Hornblower. --Robert Horton
Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 03/06/2007Run time: 117 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com:
The much-loved novels of C.S. Forester come to life in Captain Horatio Hornblower, a solid, engrossing seafaring tale. Forester himself worked on the script for the 1951 film, which mines its plot from three Hornblower books. Set during the Napoleonic era, the movie kicks off by steering British captain Hornblower (Gregory Peck) into the middle of a nimble cat-and-mouse game with anti-Spanish rebels in the New World--only to find that in the months since he set sail from Old Blighty, national alliances have changed, causing a reversal in his original mission. The action later shifts to Europe, and throughout there is a love story involving a noblewoman (Virginia Mayo) who takes unexpected lodging aboard Hornblower's ship. The film has an intelligence that keeps it watchable, although it's definitely not one of the more buoyant films of the robust director Raoul Walsh. Perhaps the movie falls short of classic status because of the casting:its sober nature might stem from the personality of Gregory Peck, who looks marvelous but remains stolid throughout, while Virginia Mayo is, well, Virginia Mayo, a league away from British aristocracy. The sea battles don't have the technical dazzle of Master and Commander but they look acceptable for their time, and the movie's fondness for detail is gratifying. Forester's tales later became a series of British TV programs, with Ioan Gruffud as Hornblower. --Robert Horton
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- Its ok..
I had to watch it for a college paper. Its an ok movie, the battle between the Natividad and Lydia is very good, pretty accurate depection of weapons and tactics. The first half of the movie is quiet enjoyable. Once hornblower returns to England and gets a new ship, things get kind hokey. Let's just say satan himself would envy this guys luck. Still, the acting is good, the plot is good in a historical context of the napeolinic wars, and the first ship battle is worth watching. The love story seems ... Read More
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- Hornblower
This is the typical high quality product sold by Amazon and its suppliers. I enjoy the movie each time I view it. Thank you Amazon
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Rating: - Captain Horatio Hornblower
I first saw this film with my grand parents when I was only some 8 years old. I didn't really understand it then (50+ years ago) but the memories came flooding back.
It has a great story to tell and is brilliantly acted and directed. I recommend it to anyone that likes a little excitement, a good plot, good acting and none of the now required "sex". Excellent family viewing!
Rating: - capt h. hornblower
based on c.f. forester's series of a british naval officers career during the napoleonic era.
- Its ok..I had to watch it for a college paper. Its an ok movie, the battle between the Natividad and Lydia is very good, pretty accurate depection of weapons and tactics. The first half of the movie is quiet enjoyable. Once hornblower returns to England and gets a new ship, things get kind hokey. Let's just say satan himself would envy this guys luck. Still, the acting is good, the plot is good in a historical context of the napeolinic wars, and the first ship battle is worth watching. The love story seems ... Read More
- HornblowerThis is the typical high quality product sold by Amazon and its suppliers. I enjoy the movie each time I view it. Thank you Amazon
- Never received this itemIt's been over a month and I have not received this dvd. I can get no response from either amazon or the seller DVD legacy.I will not use either again.
- Captain Horatio HornblowerI first saw this film with my grand parents when I was only some 8 years old. I didn't really understand it then (50+ years ago) but the memories came flooding back.
It has a great story to tell and is brilliantly acted and directed. I recommend it to anyone that likes a little excitement, a good plot, good acting and none of the now required "sex". Excellent family viewing!
- capt h. hornblowerbased on c.f. forester's series of a british naval officers career during the napoleonic era.
