Hornblower: The Even Chance (1998)

Name: Hornblower: The Even Chance
Genre: War, Adventure, TV Movie
Released: 1998
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Dorian Healy, Michael Byrne, Robert Bathurst

1h 40m United Kingdom

War Adventure TV Movie

Plot

Portsmouth, 1794, sets the stage for young Horatio Hornblower as he embarks on his naval journey amidst a stormy backdrop. At just 17, he faces the challenges of life at sea, but tensions arise when a rivalry with a fellow midshipman complicates his initiation. As he navigates the treacherous waters of both the ocean and interpersonal conflicts, Hornblower must prove himself and find his place in the unforgiving world of naval warfare. The journey promises danger, camaraderie, and the forging of a determined young leader.

Cast

Ioan Gruffudd Robert Lindsay Dorian Healy Michael Byrne Robert Bathurst Duncan Bell Paul Copley Sean Gilder Simon Sherlock Chris Barnes Jamie Bamber Colin MacLachlan Vincent Grass Richard Lumsden Frank Boyce