Captain Horatio Hornblower |  | Director: Raoul Walsh
Actors: Gregory Peck, Virginia Mayo, Robert Beatty, Moultrie Kelsall, Terence Morgan
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  99 reviews
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 117 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 110802
UPC: 085391108023
EAN: 0085391108023
Theatrical Release Date: 1951
Release Date: March 6, 2007
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| • | Screen legend Gregory Peck brings to life C.S. Forester'sic nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower. Hornblower battles the French and the Spanish forces during the Napoleonic wars, but also finds time for romance in this story from director Raoul Walsh.Running Time: 117 min. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: NR Age: 085391108023 UPC: 085391108023 Manufac |
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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
Product Description
Screen legend Gregory Peck brings to life C.S. Forester's classic nautical hero Horatio Hornblower. Hornblower battles the French and the Spanish forces during the Napoleonic wars but also finds time for romance in this story from director Raoul Walsh.Running Time: 117 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE UPC: 085391108023 Manufacturer No: 110802
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 Naval Warfare in the Age of Sail. October 24, 2009
Charles D. Romero (So California)
24 Oct 09 Saturday: This is one of Gregory Pecks best films!!!!!! He always gives a great historial performance!!!!!!!!! Naval warfare in the age of sail was a bloody business!!!! I want to thank Amazon.dvd for excellent customer service. Best/Wishes Charles in So. California...
swashbuckling at its best September 20, 2009
Russell L. Wilson
Interesting plot. Very entertainiing. Hero out thinks adversaries. There are 11 Hornblower books and this takes parts from several.
Peck with Mayo--a delicious treat September 12, 2009
R. A. Martinek (A very strange place
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Gregory Peck obviously loved this role, and it shows. Those who've read the books will recognize the liberties taken by the production with the novels, but, like the late, very lamented A&E series, this is true to the genre and the characters, and shows a remarkable respect for history (and the author) considering when it was made. Just good entertainment!
 Realistic Battle scenes July 15, 2009
Robert S. Reimers (San Antonio, TX)
A bit sappy plot so as to highlight Virginia Mayo, but I found the battle scenes very realistic. Peck is quite believeable in his role. Overall good escape movie.
Very good July 6, 2009
brassrod (mattapoisett, massachusetts)
very good qaulity, nice extras for an older movie. I ordered this after buying and watching the newer A&E series. It was a great compion piece since the event in this movie take place after the A&E series!
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