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Hornblower

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

19983 seasonsNRDrama, War & Politics, Action & Adventure

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About Hornblower

Creators
C. S. Forester
Cast
Ioan Gruffudd, Paul McGann, Robert Lindsay, Paul Copley, Sean Gilder, Julia Sawalha
Genres
Drama, War & Politics, Action & Adventure
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

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