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Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. (1950)

Director: Raoul Walsh

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From Time Out Film Guide

CS Forester's seafaring epic of the 19th century adapted as a surging tribute to 'bravery', to long-gone 'leaders', and as much a study of the heroic spirit as an action romp. Peck is Hornblower, Mayo the initially ill-fated love interest, and Walsh seems more interested in their inner life and emotional vulnerability, which makes for an oddly limpid (but often quite beautiful) and non-dynamic work from such a primal force.

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Time Out Film Guide

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  • Bob said...
    Posted on Dec 15 2008 07:18 I have seen the movie a couple of times and it still feel as fresh the first time. With Pecks Hornblower as a well session officer who has the trust of his men and officers under his command, but when a woman comes on board Hornblower attention are sent to the high seas.
    Good movie, if there is going to be a remake then i cannot wait to see who they cast as Hornblower.
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Director: Raoul Walsh

Producer: Raoul Walsh

Cast: Gregory Peck, Virginia Mayo, Robert Beatty, Denis O'Dea, Terence Morgan, James Robertson Justice, Stanley Baker, Christopher Lee full cast

Duration: 117 mins


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