Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.(1951)
“The sun never sets on his world of adventure.”
Overview
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.
Director
Raoul Walsh
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Gregory Peck
as Capt. Horatio Hornblower R.N
Virginia Mayo
as Lady Barbara Wellesley
Robert Beatty
as Lt. William Bush
Moultrie Kelsall
as Lt. Crystal
Terence Morgan
as 2nd Lt. Gerard
James Kenney
as Midshipman Longley
James Robertson Justice
as Seaman Quist
Denis O'Dea
as RAdm. Sir Rodney Leighton
Richard Hearne
as Polwheal (Hornblower's Batman)
Michael Dolan
as Surgeon Gundarson
Stanley Baker
as Mr. Harrison (Bosun)
Alan Tilvern
as Hernandez
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1951
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. (1951).
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 and released in 1951. It is a adventure, war, history film.
How long is Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?▼
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?▼
The cast of Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. includes Gregory Peck as Capt. Horatio Hornblower R.N, Virginia Mayo as Lady Barbara Wellesley, Robert Beatty as Lt. William Bush, Moultrie Kelsall as Lt. Crystal, Terence Morgan as 2nd Lt. Gerard and more.
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