Heroes and Villains was a 2007-2008 BBC Television docudrama series looking at key moments in the lives and reputations of some of the greatest warriors of history. Each hour long episode featured a different historical figure, including Napoleon I of France, Attila the Hun, Spartacus, Hernán Cortés, Richard I of England, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. The statements at the beginning of each episode read: "This film depicts real events and real characters. It is based on the accounts of writers of the time. It has been written with the advice of modern historians." In the United States the show is aired on The Military Channel and was called "Warriors".
Poirot is called in to help a woman who lives in fear of her husband, and he is invited to a dinner party which goes horribly wrong. Poirot finds that the murder mystery hinges on a duel fought ten years before.
In 1793, Horatio Hornblower is transferred to the HMS Indefatigable, a French-built frigate. He is soon tested by his fellow officers and tasked with leading a crucial mission against a French warship. With his determination and courage, Hornblower proves himself to be a capable and resourceful leader.
In Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil, Horatio Hornblower is sent on a secret mission to rescue a captured duchess. Along the way, he encounters deception, battles with the French navy, and faces perilous situations. With his wit and courage, Hornblower must navigate through fog, prison, and sword fights to complete his mission and save the duchess.
A feisty 17th-century Scotswoman falls in love with a despised landowner, to the dismay of her father.
During the Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower faces a challenging examination for promotion in the Royal Navy. Along with the threat of war and the plague looming over his ship, Hornblower must demonstrate his heroism and leadership skills under intense pressure.
In the year 1797, a British naval officer navigates through battles, invasions, and revolutions, while dealing with war violence and tough situations. Along the way, he encounters young love and experiences the complexities of war.
In this movie set during the Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower must navigate through debtors' prison, espionage, and war as he upholds his loyalty to the British Navy.
During the Napoleonic Wars, a brave British Navy Captain faces off against French soldiers and engages in intense sea battles. The captain must navigate the perils of war, honor, and duty while leading his crew to victory.
In Hornblower: Retribution, naval officer Horatio Hornblower faces mutiny, betrayal, and a Spanish enemy as he navigates the treacherous waters of the Napoleonic War. With ship mutinies, court-martials, and a tyrannical captain, Hornblower must navigate his own sense of justice and morality amidst the chaos of war.
The story covers eighty years in the lives of a pair of Welsh identical twins with an unusual bond, as they go through war, love affairs, and land disputes.
Hornblower: Mutiny (2001) is a movie set during the Napoleonic wars. The story follows a naval officer named Horatio Hornblower who faces mutiny and conspiracy within the Royal Navy. As he navigates the challenges, he must make moral choices and confront the traumas of war. The movie explores themes of military discipline, military justice, and the ambition of naval officers. It also features thrilling naval battles and showcases the struggles of life at sea. Will Hornblower be able to overcome the obstacles and uphold his duty?
A woman returns to her native Estonia to unravel the complex mysteries of her family's past. Set in 1989, against the background of the Baltic territory's struggle for peace and independence from the Soviet Union.
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