directed by: Raoul Walsh, year: 1951
actors: Gregory Peck, Virginia Mayo

Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. (1951) is a Raoul Walsh-directed naval adventure-drama starring Gregory Peck. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, it follows Hornblower from promising midshipman to seasoned captain as he faces battles at sea, mutinies, and the pressures of command. With brisk action sequences, tactical ingenuity, and a touch of romance, the story emphasizes leadership, courage, and discipline as Hornblower defends Britain aboard Royal Navy ships against French forces.

Mutiny, Adventure, Historical Drama, Naval Warfare, Napoleonic Era, Period Piece