Review of Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999) by Michael B — 18 Jan 2008

Third of the great telefilm adaptations of HH. Gruffudd was great as Hornblower. Please, more of these!

This review of Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999) was written by Michael B on 18 Jan 2008.

Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil has generally received very positive reviews.

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