Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
“The sun never sets on his world of adventure.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Gregory Peck
Capt. Horatio Hornblower R.N
Virginia Mayo
Lady Barbara Wellesley
Robert Beatty
Lt. William Bush
Moultrie Kelsall
Lt. Crystal
Terence Morgan
2nd Lt. Gerard
James Kenney
Midshipman Longley
James Robertson Justice
Seaman Quist
Denis O'Dea
RAdm. Sir Rodney Leighton
Richard Hearne
Polwheal (Hornblower's Batman)
Michael Dolan
Surgeon Gundarson
Stanley Baker
Mr. Harrison (Bosun)
Alan Tilvern
Hernandez
Alec Mango
El Supremo (Don Julian Alvarado)
Christopher Lee
Spanish Captain
John Witty
Capt. Entenza
Michael Goodliffe
Col. Caillard - POW Escort
Eugene Deckers
French Commandant
Ingeborg von Kusserow
Hebe (Lady Barbara's Maid)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 23, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Aeneas MacKenzie
- Original Score
- Robert Farnon
- Original Title
- Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures UK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Aeneas MacKenzie, C. S. Forester
Robert Farnon
Guy Green
Jack Harris
Raoul Walsh, Gerry Mitchell
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Ivan Goff
Screenplay
Ben Roberts
Screenplay
Aeneas MacKenzie
Screenplay
Guy Green
Director of Photography
Jack Harris
Editor
Sheila Graham
Costume Design
Thomas N. Morahan
Costume Design
Raoul Walsh
Producer
Gerry Mitchell
Producer
Robert Farnon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
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What is Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. about?
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.
Who directed Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?
The principal cast of Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. includes Gregory Peck, Virginia Mayo, Robert Beatty, Moultrie Kelsall, Terence Morgan.
When was Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. released and how long is it?
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. was composed by Robert Farnon.
Is Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. based on a book or true story?
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "C. S. Forester".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).