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Hornblower (1998)

7.6/10 Ended 120 min Oct 07, 1998 3 Seasons
Drama War & Politics Action & Adventure

Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.

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Show Details

Original Title Hornblower
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Scripted
Total Episodes 8
Total Seasons 3
Popularity 4.0

Networks

ITV1
GB

Cast

Ioan Gruffudd
Ioan Gruffudd
Horatio Hornblower
8 episodes
Robert Lindsay
Robert Lindsay
Sir Edward Pellew
8 episodes
Paul Copley
Paul Copley
Matthews
8 episodes
Sean Gilder
Sean Gilder
Styles
8 episodes
Jamie Bamber
Jamie Bamber
Archie Kennedy
6 episodes
Paul McGann
Paul McGann
William Bush
4 episodes
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Colin MacLachlan
Master Bowles
4 episodes
Simon Sherlock
Simon Sherlock
Oldroyd
4 episodes
Julia Sawalha
Julia Sawalha
Maria Mason
2 episodes
Vincent Grass
Vincent Grass
French captain Forget
2 episodes
David Warner
David Warner
Captain Sawyer
2 episodes
Philip Glenister
Philip Glenister
Gunner Hobbs
2 episodes

Key Crew

Created By C. S. Forester
Executive Producer Delia Fine, Vernon Lawrence
Producer Emilio Nunez, Andrew Benson, Michele Buck

Seasons

Season 1
Season 1
4 episodes 1998
Season 2
Season 2
2 episodes 2002
Season 3
Season 3
2 episodes 2003

Networks

ITV1
GB

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Keywords

sea french revolution royal navy battle period drama historical napoleonic wars historical drama 19th century european history war historical war war romp dramatic

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Rating
7.6
/10

Based on 30 votes

Details
First Air Date October 7, 1998
Last Air Date January 6, 2003
Country GB
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 4.0
Links
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