Captain Horatio Hornblower escorts a lady of dubious reputation through troubled waters and learns that there’s more than one way for a midshipman to come of age.
During the Napoleonic Wars, Spanish supply ships attempt to sneak past a British blockade. Hornblower (Ioan Gruffudd) makes a counter move, attempting to steer a seized French vessel,
La Reve, to Portsmouth. In addition, the high command entrusts Horatio with strategic documents he must destroy if captured. At every turn of this temporary command, veteran midshipman Hunter (Christopher Fulford) second guesses Horatio’s decisions. Further complicating the journey is the unexpected presence of a...
Released:
1999
Rated:
NR
Length:
93 mins