Hornblower: The Even Chance
Synopsis
Portsmouth, 1794. Under thundery skies and in lashing rain, 17-year-old midshipman Horatio Hornblower takes the first tentative steps of his naval career, but a feud with a shipmate causes complications.
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Ioan Gruffudd
Midshipman Horatio Hornblower
Robert Lindsay
Captain Sir Edward Pellew
Dorian Healy
Midshipman Jack Simpson
Michael Byrne
Captain Keene
Robert Bathurst
Lieutenant Eccleston
Duncan Bell
Midshipman Clayton
Paul Copley
Matthews
Sean Gilder
Styles
Simon Sherlock
Oldroyd
Chris Barnes
Finch
Jamie Bamber
Midshipman Archie Kennedy
Colin MacLachlan
Master Bowles
Vincent Grass
Captain Forget
Richard Lumsden
Midshipman Hether
Frank Boyce
Midshipman Cleveland
Roger May
Lieutenant Chadd
Simon Markey
... Dr. Hepplewhite
Oliver Montgomery
Lieutenant Chalk
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Grieve
- Screenplay & Story
- Russell Lewis, C. S. Forester
- Original Score
- John E. Keane
- Original Title
- Hornblower: The Even Chance
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Meridian Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Grieve
Russell Lewis, C. S. Forester
John E. Keane
Neve Cunningham, Graham Frake
Keith Palmer
Andrew Benson, Delia Fine, Vernon Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Lewis
Writer
Andrew Grieve
Director
Andrew Benson
Producer
John E. Keane
Original Music Composer
Keith Palmer
Editor
Neve Cunningham
Director of Photography
Andrew Mollo
Production Design
John Mollo
Costume Design
Jordi Casares
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hornblower: The Even Chance
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What is Hornblower: The Even Chance about?
Portsmouth, 1794. Under thundery skies and in lashing rain, 17-year-old midshipman Horatio Hornblower takes the first tentative steps of his naval career, but a feud with a shipmate causes complications.
Who directed Hornblower: The Even Chance?
Hornblower: The Even Chance was directed by Andrew Grieve.
Who stars in Hornblower: The Even Chance?
The principal cast of Hornblower: The Even Chance includes Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Dorian Healy, Michael Byrne, Robert Bathurst.
When was Hornblower: The Even Chance released and how long is it?
Hornblower: The Even Chance was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Hornblower: The Even Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hornblower: The Even Chance was composed by John E. Keane.
Is Hornblower: The Even Chance based on a book or true story?
Hornblower: The Even Chance is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "C. S. Forester".