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Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
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Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.

1951-04-10 · 117 min · ★ 7.0

Adventure · War · History

Captain Horatio Hornblower leads his ship HMS Lydia on a perilous transatlantic voyage, during which his faithful crew battle both a Spanish warship and a ragged band of Central American rebels.

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Directors
Raoul Walsh
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures UK
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Gregory PeckGregory PeckCapt. Horatio Hornblower R.N
Virginia MayoVirginia MayoLady Barbara Wellesley
Robert BeattyRobert BeattyLt. William Bush
Moultrie KelsallMoultrie KelsallLt. Crystal
Terence MorganTerence Morgan2nd Lt. Gerard
James KenneyJames KenneyMidshipman Longley
James Robertson JusticeJames Robertson JusticeSeaman Quist
Denis O'DeaDenis O'DeaRAdm. Sir Rodney Leighton
Richard HearneRichard HearnePolwheal (Hornblower's Batman)
Michael DolanSurgeon Gundarson
Stanley BakerStanley BakerMr. Harrison (Bosun)
Alan TilvernAlan TilvernHernandez
Alec MangoAlec MangoEl Supremo (Don Julian Alvarado)
Christopher LeeChristopher LeeSpanish Captain
John WittyCapt. Entenza
Michael GoodliffeMichael GoodliffeCol. Caillard - POW Escort
Eugene DeckersEugene DeckersFrench Commandant
Ingeborg von KusserowIngeborg von KusserowHebe (Lady Barbara's Maid)
Amy VenessAmy VenessMrs. McPhee (Hornblower's Housekeeper)
Kynaston ReevesKynaston ReevesAdm. Lord Hood

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