

Hornblower: Retribution
2001-04-15 · 98 min · ★ 7.4
Hornblower and the other officers of the Renown must return to Jamaica to face a court-martial and possible execution for their actions in relieving their unstable captain.
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- Directors
- Andrew Grieve
- Production companies
- Meridian Broadcasting
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ioan GruffuddHoratio Hornblower
David WarnerCapt. James Sawyer
Robert LindsaySir Edward Pellew
Nicholas JonesLt. Buckland
Paul McGannLt. Bush
Jamie BamberLt. Archie Kennedy
Philip GlenisterGunner Hobbs
Sean GilderStyles
John CastleCaptain Collins
Ian McElhinneyCaptain Hammond
David RintoulDr. Clive
Paul CopleyMatthewsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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