Horatio Hornblower: The Original Adventures

C.S. Forester's 19th-century seafaring hero comes to life in this pair of feature-length adventures from England starring Ioan Gruffudd in the title role. Follow the ambitious young Hornblower on board the HMS Indefatigable as he rises through the ranks of the British Navy during the turmoil of the Napoleonic Wars. Includes "The Duel" and "The Fire Ships." Co-stars Robert Lindsay, Dorian Healy. 3 1/3 hrs. total on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; biography.