Hornblower: Duty
Synopsis
Admiral Pellew interrupts Hornblower's wedding reception and tasks him to locate a British ship which has disappeared off the French coast, where Napoleon's troops are engaged in covert activities.
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Top Cast
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Ioan Gruffudd
Commander Horatio Hornblower
Robert Lindsay
Admiral Sir Edward Pellew
Paul McGann
Lieutenant Bush
Ron Cook
Steward James Doughty
Lorcan Cranitch
Wolfe
Tony Haygarth
Prowse
Julia Sawalha
Maria Hornblower
Barbara Flynn
Mrs. Mason
Paul Copley
Matthews
Sean Gilder
Styles
Jonathan Coy
Captain Bracegirdie
Jim Carter
Etheridge
Jonathan Forbes
Orrock
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Grieve
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Churchett
- Original Title
- Hornblower: Duty
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Meridian Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Grieve
Stephen Churchett, C. S. Forester
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Grieve
Director
Stephen Churchett
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hornblower: Duty
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What is Hornblower: Duty about?
Admiral Pellew interrupts Hornblower's wedding reception and tasks him to locate a British ship which has disappeared off the French coast, where Napoleon's troops are engaged in covert activities.
Who directed Hornblower: Duty?
Hornblower: Duty was directed by Andrew Grieve.
Who stars in Hornblower: Duty?
The principal cast of Hornblower: Duty includes Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Paul McGann, Ron Cook, Lorcan Cranitch.
When was Hornblower: Duty released and how long is it?
Hornblower: Duty was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is Hornblower: Duty based on a book or true story?
Hornblower: Duty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "C. S. Forester".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hornblower: Duty?
Hornblower: Duty holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).