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of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. Horatio Hornblower: The Duel (1998)
The introduction of Robert Lindsay as Captain Pellew provides the film with its moral heartbeat. Pellew’s stern but fatherly guidance becomes the gold standard for leadership throughout the series. Legacy of "The Duel" Here is an exploration of why this first