Horatio Hornblower triumphs on DVD

The high seas adventure of Captain Horatio Hornblower and his fearless crew are coming to DVD in their entirety. Although some of the Hornblower films have been released on disc, Horatio Hornblower: The Complete Adventures from A&E Home Video presents all six films in one package.

He is the ultimate high-seas hero: a man of unshakeable courage, unwavering principles and extraordinary skill. Joining the Royal Navy at the outset of the bloody Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower rises quickly from raw recruit to seasoned sailor, and his exploits become the stuff of legend.

All six feature-length Hornblower films: “The Duel,” “The Fire Ships,” “The Duchess and the Devil,” “The Wrong War,” “The Mutiny” and “Retribution.” in their original fullframe video and stereo sound. Other supplements include a documentary entitled “The Making Of Horatio Hornblower”, a C.S. Forester biography, a guide to England’s Royal Warships, the Sail 2000: Aboard the Eagle featuretteand an interactive 3D Naval Cannon

Arriving September 24th, the set will carry a $79.95 suggested retail price.

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