1998- 2003

3 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.7(31 votes)

Ended

Drama

War & Politics

Action & Adventure

Overview

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

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Ioan Gruffudd

Horatio Hornblower

Acting

Paul McGann

William Bush

Acting

Robert Lindsay

Sir Edward Pellew

Acting

Paul Copley

Matthews

Acting

Sean Gilder

Styles

Acting

Julia Sawalha

Maria Mason

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