description Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. Overview
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. is a 1951 Technicolor war film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Gregory Peck. The production was overseen by producer Gerry Mitchell and featured an ensemble cast including Virginia Mayo and Robert Beatty. It depicts events within the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.
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info Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1951 |
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Who plays the title role in the 1951 film Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?
Gregory Peck stars as the stoic Royal Navy officer Captain Horatio Hornblower. The Technicolor war film was directed by renowned filmmaker Raoul Walsh.
What historical conflict serves as the backdrop for the film?
The movie depicts events within the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. Hornblower commands a frigate assigned to disrupt enemy shipping and navigate complex political alliances in Central America.
Is the movie based on a specific book series?
Yes, the film adapts C.S. Forester's classic Hornblower novels, specifically drawing from "The Happy Return," "A Ship of the Line," and "Flying Colours." It remains one of the most famous cinematic adaptations of the author's work.
Who stars alongside Gregory Peck in the movie?
The production featured an ensemble cast including Virginia Mayo and Robert Beatty. Virginia Mayo plays Lady Barbara Wellesley, a passenger who eventually becomes a romantic interest for Hornblower.
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