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Captain Horatio Hornblower (Std Sub) [DVD] [1951] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Captain Horatio Hornblower
Review date: 2010-06-18 Rating: 10 out of 10
We bought the Really Excellant TV series "Hornblower" starring Ioan Gruffudd. having watched and enjoyed every minute. I bought the film "Captain Horatio Hornblower" with Gregary Peck...because, it would seem the film picks up on the storyline where the TV series left off. Both the ITV series and the film are Classics in their own right. Both Leave you wanting more...Brilliant!
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Reviews
Captain Horatio Hornblower-DVD
Review date: 2010-05-02 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is an excellent transfer of the original film. The colours are vibrant and vision is sharp for a movie of its' vintage- a joy to watch again after many years of waiting to get this on DVD.The sound quality is surprisingly good also. If you are fan of Hornblower, you will not want to miss this DVD. Truly excellent.
A definite GOLDEN oldie!
Review date: 2010-04-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
This film is over fifty years old now, but the quality is still excellent. The story is set in a British Navy ship during the napoleonic wars, and is an amalgamation of three of C.S Forester's best novels, (The happy return, A ship of the line, and Flying Colours). The screenplay was adapted by the author, CS Forester himself in person, so what we get here is a version created by the author himself that removes the clutter from the novels but stays true to the basic storyline, and to the characters themselves.
As a result the film moves at a fast pace, the action never stops and although the film is quite long, it is over before you know it, leaving you wanting more. Gregory Peck is outstanding as Captain Horatio Hornblower, giving the character real life and heart. This film is a must for all lovers of naval history and Gregory Peck.
This film gets the full five stars from me for script, production, locations, costumes and performances. This movie is a real treasure not to be missed.
Faithful adaptation with a twinkle in the eye
Review date: 2010-02-02 Rating: 10 out of 10
Being the first - and today very little known - adaptation for screen this motion picture stays true to Forester's novels yet making the atmosphere and etiquette of the day understandable and believable to present day's viewers.
Gregory Peck is - as always - excellent in the title role as the solitary and basically lonely captain who's struggles and thoughts rarely come over his lips. Virginia Mayo Fulfills her role as the upper class turning romantic lady while still giving her character depth. The story focuses on events of the Hornblower series of novels that succeeds those of the very popular and recent TV series starring Ioan Gruffud. The manuscript is truthful to the novels both in respect to atmosphere, character depiction and events.
If you're a fan of Napoleonic times, history in general and the actors participating this is a must. Much care and effort was obviously taken by the production team to match the historical settings - from the firelocks on the cannon to the stock and frock of officer's uniforms. Even the prevailing "British" attitude and humour shines through from time to time in this Hollywood production such as an English sailor's linguistic skills in French: "Eh, oui oui, Monsewer!"
All in all a good picture with good cast, visual effects, storyline and dedication to details. Highly recommended to fans of the TV series, the Napoleonic and those who simply love a good love story set in a different time.
captain horatio hornblower r n
Review date: 2009-12-18 Rating: 10 out of 10
very very good can look at it over and over again many thanks dave
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Moultrie Kelsall
Terence Morgan
Robert Beatty
Gregory Peck
Virginia Mayo
Creators:
Gregory Peck (Primary Contributor)
Virginia Mayo (Primary Contributor)
Guy Green (Cinematographer)
Raoul Walsh (Producer)
Gerry Mitchell (Producer)
Ben Roberts (Writer)
C.S. Forester (Writer)
Ivan Goff (Writer)
Æneas MacKenzie (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 0085391108023
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC,
Release date: 2007-03-06
Universal product code (UPC): 085391108023
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 1
Running time: 117 minutes
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: Portuguese (Subtitled)
Language: English (Original Language)