Horatio Hornblower
6 DVDs

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he is the ultimate high-seas hero: an man of unshakable courage, unwavering principles, and extraordinary skill. joining the royal navy at the outset of the bloody napoleonic wars, horation hornblower rises quickly from raw recruit to seasoned sailor, and his exploits become the stuff of legend.
a & e's lavish adaptations of c.s. forester's classic novels charmed millions of viewers with their swashbuckling action, broadside battles, and below-decks intrigue. this expansive set brings together the complete, emmy-winning hornblower saga for the fist time. ioan gruffudd (black hawk down, titanic) gives a star-making performance as the dashing hero, and the stellar supporting cast includes robert lindsay (me & my girl), jamie bamber (band of brothers), and paul copley (queer as folk).

includes six feature-length hornblower films:
- the duel
- the fire ships
- the duchess and the devil
- the wrong war
- the mutiny
- retribution