Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant (1998)

Promoted as an acting Lieutenant, Horatio Hornblower continues his naval service aboard the HMS Indefatigable amidst a sea of shifting alliances. With neutral Spain signing a peace treaty with France, the British navy is forced to face a new adversary. Fortune leads them to a foundering British supply ship and its captain, the daredevil 'Dreadnought' Foster, whose bravery teeters on the edge of recklessness. In the midst of supply shortages and simmering crew tempers, Hornblower is elated to discover that Captain Pellew has nominated him for the upcoming Lieutenants exams. Securing more supplies becomes a perilous task when Hornblower is entrusted with a supply ship suspected to be housing the deadly plague. Charting a hazardous course to Gibraltar, Hornblower's tactical acumen and leadership are immediately tested when the enemy unleashes a fire ship into the harbor. It's a ticking time bomb, threatening to ignite chaos and destruction. With no time to spare, Hornblower must rally his wits and courage to avert an imminent disaster. Facing the grueling lieutenant's test and a sudden attack by the Spanish fleet, Hornblower's quick thinking and heroism come to the fore. The harbor pulsates with danger as burning ships bear down on the British fleet, and the young officer's mettle is tested like never before. His actions in these moments of crisis will not only decide his future but also the fate of his ship and crew. Join Hornblower in this thrilling testament to bravery and duty, where the waves of uncertainty are navigated with steadfast resolve, and the line between foolhardiness and valor is as thin as a ship's plank.

Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant is an adventure movie featuring Ioan Gruffudd and directed by Andrew Grieve.

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