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Horatio Hornblower: The Wrong War

Hornblower is called to take a company of British troops (which the sailors call lobsters because of their red coats) and a company of French nationalists to France to fight in the revolution. But Hornblower is horrified by the brutality of the French commander as he guillotines everyone in a village that destroyed his former home and his unwillingness to take part in the actual battles. However, when the commander and his men set out to rape and brutalize a young school teacher, Hornblower vows his protection of her.

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Cast & Crew See All

Ioan Gruffudd
Lieutenant Horatio Hornblower
Robert Lindsay
Captain Sir Edward Pellew
Antony Sher
Colonel Moncoutant

Awards

  • 1999 - TCA Award - Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials - nominated
  • 1999 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Movie - nominated
  • 1999 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Miniseries - winner
  • 2000 - Golden Satellite Award - Best Miniseries - winner

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