| Release Date | 2003-01-06 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 120 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, War & Politics, Action & Adventure |
| Stars | Ioan Gruffudd, Paul McGann, Robert Lindsay, Paul Copley, Sean Gilder |
| Directors | Vernon Lawrence, Delia Fine, Emilio Nunez, Andrew Benson, Michele Buck |
Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.
Finally promoted to Captain and given command of HMS Hotspur, Hornblower is sent to France to determine the status of Napoleon's pledge of peace, but instead he discovers Napoleon's troops waiting to invade. He also begins a romantic relationship with the young Maria Mason.
Soon after getting married, Hornblower is sent on a search and rescue mission for a British ship (under the command of an old friend) last reported off the French coast. In the midst of the search, the HMS Hotspur picks up some unwanted passengers and attempts to discover the objective of a small French invasion force.
