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Captain Horatio Hornblower

Original title: Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
  • 1951
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
7.7K
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Gregory Peck and Virginia Mayo in Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951)
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During the Napoleonic wars, a British Navy Captain has adventures in Central American waters.During the Napoleonic wars, a British Navy Captain has adventures in Central American waters.During the Napoleonic wars, a British Navy Captain has adventures in Central American waters.

  • Director
    • Raoul Walsh
  • Writers
    • Ivan Goff
    • Ben Roberts
    • Æneas MacKenzie
  • Stars
    • Gregory Peck
    • Virginia Mayo
    • Robert Beatty
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    7.7K
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    • Director
      • Raoul Walsh
    • Writers
      • Ivan Goff
      • Ben Roberts
      • Æneas MacKenzie
    • Stars
      • Gregory Peck
      • Virginia Mayo
      • Robert Beatty
    • 76User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck
    • Capt. Horatio Hornblower R.N
    Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo
    • Lady Barbara Wellesley
    Robert Beatty
    Robert Beatty
    • Lt. William Bush
    Moultrie Kelsall
    Moultrie Kelsall
    • Lt. Crystal
    • (as M. Kelsall)
    Denis O'Dea
    Denis O'Dea
    • RAdm. Sir Rodney Leighton
    James Kenney
    James Kenney
    • Midshipman Longley
    Terence Morgan
    Terence Morgan
    • 2nd Lt. Gerard
    • (as T. Morgan)
    James Robertson Justice
    James Robertson Justice
    • Seaman Quist
    • (as James R. Justice)
    Richard Hearne
    • Polwheal (Hornblower's Batman)
    Michael Dolan
    • Surgeon Gundarson
    Stanley Baker
    Stanley Baker
    • Mr. Harrison (Bosun)
    Alan Tilvern
    Alan Tilvern
    • Hernandez
    Alec Mango
    Alec Mango
    • El Supremo (Don Julian Alvarado)
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Spanish Captain
    John Witty
    • Capt. Entenza
    Michael Goodliffe
    Michael Goodliffe
    • Col. Caillard - POW Escort
    Eugene Deckers
    Eugene Deckers
    • French Commandant
    Ingeborg von Kusserow
    Ingeborg von Kusserow
    • Hebe (Lady Barbara's Maid)
    • (as Ingeborg Wells)
    • Director
      • Raoul Walsh
    • Writers
      • Ivan Goff
      • Ben Roberts
      • Æneas MacKenzie
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    • Trivia
      Once the flogging of Seaman Hommel (Peter Morton) was complete, vinegar was applied to the wound as an (unfortunately painful) antiseptic. If vinegar were not available salt could have been used instead, hence the saying "rubbing salt in the wound" whenever one trauma follows another.
    • Goofs
      Hornblower asks whether Lady Barbara is related to the Duke of Wellington. This is in 1807. Sir Arthur Wellesley was elevated to the Peerage after the Battle of Talavera in 1809 and to a Dukedom in 1814 after the Army invaded France. In 1807, he was still Sir Arthur. The title of Duke of Wellington did not exist.
    • Quotes

      Capt. Horatio Hornblower, R.N: You know why I'm having Hummill flogged, Mr. Gerard?

      2nd Lt. Gerard: I reported him for fighting, sir.

      Capt. Horatio Hornblower, R.N: I am not having him flogged for fighting, Mr. Gerard. I'm having him flogged because you said in front of the men that you'd flog him. This is a ship of war - as it's captain, I must uphold my lieutenants' authority.

      2nd Lt. Gerard: I understand, sir.

      Capt. Horatio Hornblower, R.N: Flogging only makes a bad man worse, Mr. Gerard... but it can break a good man's spirit. Is Hummill a bad man?

      2nd Lt. Gerard: Aside from his temper, sir, he's a good sailor.

      Capt. Horatio Hornblower, R.N: A good sailor, ill-fed and thirsty. Watch the cat as it cuts his back to pieces, Mr. Gerard... and in the future, perhaps you'll think twice before you threaten anyone with a flogging.

    • Connections
      Edited into Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952)

    User reviews76

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    8/10

    Wonderful timeless classic

    I admit on this particular story I'm not so au fait with they exact facts, so I am just reviewing this film based on what it is. A Truly wonderful timeless classic film. I am a big fan of Raul Walsh whom directed this film, in this film he has created another masterpiece. A 19th Century Captain of a British Fleet, the film is taken from the books of C. F. Forester. Gregory Peck is just amazing in his role of Captain Horatio Hornblower, Hornblower is a simple honest man who believes in his duty and honour. The scenery and film score add to the quality of this film, there are some superb wonderful truly romantic scenes with Lady Barbara Wellesley and also superbly acted by Virginia Mayo. This is just another great time classic film with a truly majestic director.
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    • Release date
      • April 10, 1951 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • France
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • Kapetan Horacio
    • Filming locations
      • Villefranche-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, France(Witch of Endor docked in Nantes: Quai de l'Amiral Courbet)
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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