Question 1

Why did the judges react awkwardly when Hobbs compared Captain Sawyer to Admiral Nelson?

Accepted Answer

At the trial, when Hobbs compares Captain Sawyer to Admiral Nelson, the judges seem uncomfortable because Nelson was a source of public embarrassment for the Royal Navy due to his open affair with Emma Hamilton.

Question 2

Which actors from Horatio Hornblower: Retribution also appeared in Titanic?

Accepted Answer

Both Ioan Gruffudd and David Warner, who play Lieutenant Horatio Hornblower and Captain James Sawyer respectively, starred in Titanic (1997).

Question 3

What historical admiral does a delusional Captain Sawyer mistake Archie for?

Accepted Answer

Captain Sawyer mistakes Archie for Admiral Brueys, who died at the Battle of the Nile in 1798, nearly cut in half by a cannon shot on his flagship L'Orient.

Question 4

Which two actors from this film also starred together in Life on Mars?

Accepted Answer

Philip Glenister (Gunner Hobbs) and Paul Copley (Matthews) starred together in Life on Mars (2006).

Question 5

What is the central conflict faced by Hornblower and his fellow officers in Retribution?

Accepted Answer

Hornblower and the other officers of the Renown must return to Jamaica to face a court-martial and possible execution for their actions in relieving their unstable captain.

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