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Hornblower - The Complete Collection [DVD]

DVD ~ Ioan Gruffudd
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Paul McGann
  • Format: Box set, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: ITV DVD
  • DVD Release Date: 16 Oct 2006
  • Run Time: 785 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000GLKNTG
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,639 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The Hornblower – The Complete Collection DVD box set contains the entire set of episodes from the Hornblower series. Based on the character of Horatio from C.S. Forester's stories, the show revolves around the adventures of a gallant Briton named Horatio Hornblower (Ioan Gruffudd), who fought on the high seas during the Napoleonic Wars. First broadcast in 1998, the period drama is initially set in the 1790s and also stars Robert Lindsay and Cherie Lunghi; the Hornblower screenplay was written by Russell Lewis.



Synopsis

The Hornblower series begins in 1974 in Portsmouth, England. As a fierce squall rages in the English Channel, a pale-faced 17 year-old midshipman huddled at the stern is just embarking upon his career in the Royal Navy. Sea-sick and drenched, Horatio Hornblower is laughed at by his new comrades as he boards a ship for the very first time. Little do they realise, however, that this young boy is destined to become one of the most courageous heroes of the Napoleanic Wars.

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49 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Sea bound adventures., 7 Aug 2007
By A. Hunter (Inverness, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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If you enjoyed the film, Master and Commander, or read the books of Patrick O'brian and are looking for more, then Hornblower is perfect for you. More high seas adventure and swashbuckling than you can throw a stick at. Considering the lack of a hollywood budget and the fact they were made for TV, this series is just amazing. The navy based equivalent to Sharpe, I would strongly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a bit of action and adventure.

Would also say to shop around, not sure how long it will last for, but have just found it online at HMV for £17.99 in the sale, now that makes it even better.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Swashbuckling Stuff, 5 Mar 2008
By I. H. C. Mellor "mihcm" (Milton Keynes) - See all my reviews
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Whether you saw the 'Hornblower' series on the TV or not does not matter, these are wonderful to watch for the first time or again and again. Loads of action to please everyone. Well worth investing in.
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19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, 14 Mar 2007
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These are sooo wonderful. I couldn't stop watching them.The acting is top notch and the sets and costumes fantastic.I thought these were better than Master and Commander by a long shot.
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