Synopsis
Norfolk, England, 1770. The nephew of an innkeeper and the son of a reverend maintain a very close friendship until, after living a great adventure, they must separate their paths. The former will head his footsteps to London and bound his destiny to Lloyd's, a thriving insurance company; the latter will eventually become one of the greatest heroes in the history of the British Empire.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
25 audience votes
Key crew
- Henry KingDirector
- Walter FerrisScreenplay
- Ernest PascalScreenplay
Cast
- Freddie BartholomewYoung Jonathan Blake
- Madeleine CarrollElizabeth Stacy
- Guy StandingJohn Angerstein
- Tyrone PowerJonathan Blake
- C. Aubrey SmithOld Q
- Virginia FieldPolly
- Douglas ScottHoratio Nelson
- George SandersEverett Stacy
- J.M. KerriganBrook Watson
- Una O'ConnorWidow Blake
- Forrester HarveyPercival Potts
- Gavin MuirGavin Gore
Stills
Themes
male friendshipfrench revolutionnapoleonic wars18th centurybattle of trafalgarshipping company19th centuryinsurance companyengland history