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The Adventure Collection

The Adventure Collection

Starring: Kenneth Branagh , Ioan Gruffudd , Jeff Daniels

Hoist the anchor and set sail for six tales of high-seas adventure.

Item Number: 14957

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Format:
DVD Fullscreen
Region:
1 - More Details
Run time:
About 19 1/2 Hours
Number of Discs:
12

Hoist the anchor and set sail for six tales of high-seas adventure. Sir Kenneth Branagh (Hamlet) portrays the legendary explorer in Shackleton. Jeff Daniels is founding father George Washington in the sweeping production of The Crossing. The Emmy®-winning Horatio Hornblower features Ioan Gruffudd (Black Hawk Down). Set also includes Longitude, Lost Battalion and Napoleon.

Shakleton

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton --- Kenneth Branagh
Franks --- John Grillo
Man in Audience --- Paul Humpoletz
Emily Shackleton --- Phoebe Nicholls
Eleanor Shackleton --- Eve Best
Frank Shackleton --- Mark Tandy
Cecily Shackleton --- Cicely Delaney
Raymond Shackleton --- Christian Young
Rosalind Chetwynd --- Embeth Davidtz
Head Waiter --- Gino Melvazzi
Perris --- Danny Webb
Frank Wild --- Lorcan Cranitch
Jack Morgan --- Michael Culkin
Tom Crean --- Mark McGann
Marcie --- Abby Ford
Keltie --- Ron Donachie
Lord Curzon --- Corin Redgrave
Freshfield --- Robert Swann
George Marston --- Chris Larkin
Janet Stancombe Wills --- Elizabeth Spriggs
Judge --- Peter Cartwright
Very Young Applicant --- Ben Silverstone
Hubert Hudson --- Shaun Dooley
Thomas Orde-Lees --- Nicholas Rowe
First Lieutenant --- Richard Cant
Second Lieutenant --- Mathew Ashwood
Dudley Docker --- Mark Williams
Cavalry Officer --- Roger May
Bearded Applicant --- Hal Cruttenden
Frank Worsley --- Kevin McNally
Oddenino --- Joseph Long
Assistant Director --- Matt Wilkinson
Sir James Caird --- Robert Hardy
Harbour --- Bruce Byron
James McIlroy --- Pip Torrens
Alexander Macklin --- Nicholas Hewetson
Whaleman --- Ingar Helge Gimle
James Wordie --- Jamie Lee
Leonard Hussey --- Christian Steel
John Vincent --- Rick Warden
Henry McNish --- Ken Drury
Walter How --- Craig Cheetham
Ernest Holness --- Ian Mercer
Equerry --- Hugh Simon
King George V --- Rupert Frazer
Frank Hurley --- Matt Day
Paul Bigley --- Charles Green
William Bakewell --- Nigel Whitmey
Perce Blackborow --- Celyn Jones
Jacobsen --- Sven Nordin
Capt. Thoralf --- Rolf Arly Lund
Wounded Soldier --- Angus Barnett
Marsh --- Hugh Ross
Sorlie --- Bjørn Floberg


Written by Charles Sturridge
Directed by Charles Sturridge
Produced by Selwyn Roberts
Executive Produced by Francesca Barra, Delia Fine
Original Music by Adrian Johnston
Cinematography by Henry Braham
Film Editing by Peter Coulson
Costume Design by Shirley Russell

The Crossing

Gen. George Washington --- Jeff Daniels
Gen. Hugh Mercer --- Roger Rees
Col. John Glover --- Sebastian Roché
Alexander Hamilton --- Steven McCarthy
Gen. Henry Knox --- John Henry Canavan
Gen. William 'Lord' Stirling --- Ned Vukovic
Gen. Nathaniel Greene --- David Ferry
Gen. Horatio Gates --- Nigel Bennett
Gen. Sullivan --- Karl Pruner
Williams --- Duncan McLeod
Billy --- Andrew Kraulis
Tommy --- Kelly Harms
Cadman --- Jonathan Watton
Capt. Heineman --- Kristen Holden-Ried
Officer --- Chris Williamson
Soldier #1 --- Paul Brogren
Soldier #2 --- Robert Persichini
Abe --- Peter Cockett
Jacob --- Michael Proudfoot
Ike --- Tim Post
McKenzie --- Julian Richings
Barclay --- Shaun Austin-Olsen
Mrs. Barclay --- Paulette Sinclair
McKonkey --- Donald Ewer
Col. Rall --- James Kidnie
Piel --- John Watson
Man #1 --- Christopher Crumb
Man #2 --- Michael Frolick
Woman --- Mary Pirie
Billy Perkins --- Cliff Saunders
Mounted police officer --- Rick Parker


Written by Howard Fast
Directed by Robert Harmon
Produced by David Coatsworth
Executive Produced by Robert W. Christianson, Delia Fine, Rick Rosenberg
Original Music by Gary Chang
Cinematography by Rene Ohashi
Film Editing by Zach Staenberg
Costume Design by Michael Harris

Horatio Hornblower

The Even Chance

Midshipman Horatio Hornblower --- Ioan Gruffudd
Capt. Sir Edward Pellew --- Robert Lindsay
Midshipman Jack Simpson --- Dorian Healy
Capt. Keene --- Michael Byrne
Lt. Eccleston --- Robert Bathurst
Midshipman Clayton --- Duncan Bell
Matthews --- Paul Copley
Styles --- Sean Gilder
Oldroyd --- Simon Sherlock
Finch --- Chris Barnes
Midshipman Archie Kennedy --- Jamie Bamber
Master Bowles --- Colin MacLachlan
Lt. Chadd --- Roger May
Capt. Forget --- Vincent Grass
Midshipman Hether --- Richard Lumsden
Midshipman Cleveland --- Frank Boyce
Simon Markey --- Dr. Hepplewhite
Oliver Montgomery --- Lt. Chalk


Written by C.S. Forester
Screenplay by Russell Lewis
Directed by Andrew Grieve
Produced by Andrew Benson
Executive Produced by Vernon Lawrence, Delia Fine
Original Music by John E. Keane
Cinematography by Neve Cunningham
Film Editing by Keith Palmer
Costume Design by John Mollo

Mutiny

3rd Lt. Horatio Hornblower --- Ioan Gruffudd
Cmmdre. Sir Edward Pellew --- Robert Lindsay
Capt. James Sawyer --- David Warner
1st Lt. Buckland --- Nicholas Jones
2nd Lt. Bush --- Paul McGann
4th Lt. Archie Kennedy --- Jamie Bamber
Gunner Hobbs --- Philip Glenister
Boatswain Matthews --- Paul Copley
Boatswain's Mate Styles --- Sean Gilder
Dr. Clive, Ship's Surgeon --- David Rintoul
Midshipman Wellard --- Terence Corrigan
Seaman Randall --- Gilly Gilchrist
Marine Sgt. Whiting --- Paul Brightwell


Written by C.S. Forester
Screenplay by T.R. Bowen
Directed by Andrew Grieve
Produced by Andrew Benson
Executive Produced by Michael Buck, Delia Fine
Original Music by John E. Keane
Cinematography by Chris O’Dell
Film Editing by Keith Palmer
Costume Design by John Mollo

Loyalty

Commander Horatio Hornblower --- Ioan Gruffudd
Admiral Sir Edward Pellew --- Robert Lindsay
Lieutenant Bush --- Paul McGann
Wolfe --- Lorcan Cranitch
Master Prowse --- Tony Haygarth
Maria Mason --- Julia Sawalha
Mrs. Mason --- Barbara Flynn
Matthews --- Paul Copley
Styles --- Sean Gilder
Major Côtard --- Greg Wise
Captain Hammond --- Ian McElhinney
Midshipman John 'Jack' Hammond --- Christian Coulson
Steward James Doughty --- Ron Cook
Midshipman Charles Orrock --- Jonathan Forbes
Pawnbroker --- Jim McManus
Irishman --- John Sheahan
Bailiff --- Neil Conrich
French Midshipman --- Simon Delaney


Written by C.S. Forester
Screenplay by Niall Leonard
Directed by Andrew Grieve
Produced by Andrew Benson
Executive Produced by Michael Buck, Delia Fine
Original Music by John E. Keane
Cinematography by Chris O’Dell
Film Editing by Keith Palmer
Costume Design by John Mollo

The Duchess and the Devil

Horatio Hornblower --- Ioan Gruffudd
Capt. Pellew --- Robert Lindsay
Duchess of Wharfedale --- Cherie Lunghi
M'Man Hunter --- Christopher Fulford
Don Massaredo --- Ronald Pickup
Kennedy --- Jamie Bamber
Lieutenant Bracegirdle --- Jonathan Coy
Sir Hew Dalrymple --- John Woodvine
Matthews --- Paul Copley
Styles --- Sean Gilder
Oldroyd --- Simon Sherlock
Etienne de Vergasse --- Jean-Yves Berteloot
Spanish Lieutenant --- Vincent S. Boluda
Captain Joubert --- Jolyon Baker
Master Bowles --- Colin MacLachlan


Written by C.S. Forester
Screenplay by Patrick Harbinson
Directed by Andrew Grieve
Produced by Andrew Benson
Executive Produced by Delia Fine, Vernon Lawrence
Original Music by John E. Keane
Cinematography by Alec Curtis
Film Editing by Keith Palmer
Costume Design by John Mollo


The Frogs and the Lobsters

Horatio Hornblower --- Ioan Gruffudd
Capt. Sir Edward Pellew --- Robert Lindsay
Colonel Moncoutant --- Antony Sher
General Charette --- John Shrapnel
Major Edrington --- Samuel West
Admiral Lord Hood --- Peter Vaughan
Fauré --- Jean Badin
Acting Lt. Archie Kennedy --- Jamie Bamber
Matthews --- Paul Copley
Lt. Bracegirdle --- Jonathan Coy
Styles --- Sean Gilder
Collins --- Ian Lindsay
Master Bowles --- Colin MacLachlan
Oldroyd --- Simon Sherlock
Mariette --- Estelle Skornik


Written by C.S Forester
Screenplay by Chris Ould
Directed by Andrew Grieve
Produced by Andrew Benson
Executive Produced by Delia Fine, Vernon Lawrence
Cinematography by Alec Curtis
Costume Design by John Mollo

Retribution

3rd Lt. Horatio Hornblower --- Ioan Gruffudd
Capt. James Sawyer --- David Warner
Cmmdre. Sir Edward Pellew --- Robert Lindsay
1st Lt. Buckland --- Nicholas Jones
2nd Lt. Bush --- Paul McGann
4th Lt. Archie Kennedy --- Jamie Bamber
Midshipman Wellard --- Terence Corrigan
Gunner Hobbs --- Philip Glenister
Dr. Clive, Ship's Surgeon --- David Rintoul
Styles, Boatswain's Mate --- Sean Gilder
Matthews, Boatswain --- Paul Copley
Marine Sgt. Whiting --- Paul Brightwell
Senora Ortega, Col. Ortega's Wife --- Katia Caballero
Capt. Collins, Member of Court --- John Castle
Col. Francisco Manuel Ortega --- Actor Antonio Gil
Seaman Randall --- Gilly Gilchrist
Capt. Hammond, Member of Court --- Ian McElhinney
Francois Le Fanu, Rebel Leader --- Hugh Quarshie


Written by C.S. Forester
Screenplay by Ben Rostul
Directed by Andrew Grieve
Produced by Andrew Benson
Original Music by John E. Keane
Cinematography by Chris O’Dell
Film Editing by Keith Palmer
Costume Design by John Mollo

The Examination for Lieutenant

Acting Lt. Horatio Hornblower --- Ioan Gruffudd
Capt. Sir Edward Pellew --- Robert Lindsay
Capt. 'Dreadnought' Foster --- Denis Lawson
Tapling --- Ian McNeice
Bunting --- Andrew Tiernan
Lt. Bracegirdle --- Jonathan Coy
Capt. Hammond --- Ian McElhinney
Matthews --- Paul Copley
Finch --- Chris Barnes
Styles --- Sean Gilder
Oldroyd --- Simon Sherlock
Master Bowles --- Colin MacLachlan
Steward --- Rupert Holliday-Evans
Midshipman Cleveland --- Frank Boyce
HM Consul Duras --- Peter Corey
Cmdr. Morris --- Simon Slater
Spanish captain --- Frank Rozelaar-Green
Clerkly officer --- Jonathan Aris


Written by C.S. Forester
Screenplay by Mike Cullen
Directed by Andrew Grieve
Produced by Andrew Benson
Executive Produced by Delia Fine, Vernon Lawrence
Cinematography by Neve Cunningham
Film Editing by Keith Palmer
Costume Design by John Mollo

Longitude

Adm. Sir Cloudsley Shovell --- Jonathan Coy
Capt. Ainsley --- Christopher Hodsol
Rupert Gould --- Jeremy Irons
Army Doctor --- Peter Cartwright
Elizabeth Harrison --- Gemma Jones
Minister for the Navy --- John Nettleton
John Harrison --- Michael Gambon
Sir Charles Pelham --- Nigel Davenport
Young William Harrison --- Liam Jennings
Muriel Gould --- Anna Chancellor
Adm. Wagner --- Frank Finlay
Estate Manager --- Geoffrey Hutchings
John Campbell --- Andrew Scott
Capt. Proctor --- John Standing
Sir Edmund Halley --- John Wood
Ditton --- David Wood
Whiston --- Mark Tandy
Sir Kenelm Digby --- Stephen Fry
Nevil Maskelyne --- Samuel West
Observatory Porter --- Robert Demeger
Dr Bliss --- Ian McNeice
Dyson's Secretary --- Sophie Millett
Lord Sandwich --- Bill Nighy
Lord Morton --- Brian Cox
George Graham --- Peter Vaughan
Society Lady --- Sarah Badel
Capt. Digges --- Clive Francis
Sir Frank Dyson --- Alec McCowen
Christopher Irwin --- Tim McInnerny
James Harrison --- Stephen Simms
Nurse Grace Ingram --- Lucy Akhurst
Lt. Draper --- Cliff Parisi
Lt. Bertie --- Rupert Baker
Adm. Balchen --- Charles Gray
Roger Willis --- Trevor Cooper
Lt. Knorvler --- William Scott-Masson
Arthur Mason --- William Thomas
Jos Killick --- Ian Burfield
Dr. Bradley --- John Quentin
Rear Admiral --- Alfred Burke
Waddington, Gould's solicitor --- Michael Cochrane
William Harrison --- Ian Hart
BBC Radio Producer --- John Leeson
Capt. Campbell --- Nick Reding
Surgeon --- Peter Penry-Jones
Lt. Seward --- Charles Edwards
Commdre. Forrest --- Gary Waldhorn
Bosun --- Frederick Warder
BBC PA --- Sasha Hails
Mr. Greene --- John Normington
Capt. Lindsay --- Pip Torrens
Governor --- Frederick Treves
Observatory Assistant --- Rebecca Clay
Young Assistant --- Richard Janes
Lady Curator --- Faith Kent
King George --- Nicholas Rowe
Queen Charlotte --- Heike Makatsch
Dr. Demainbray --- John Quayle
Callboy --- James Bradshaw
Edmund Burke --- T.P. McKenna

 

Written by Charles Sturridge, Dava Sobel
Directed by Charles Sturridge
Produced by Selwyn Roberts
Executive Produced by Delia Fine, Antony Root
Original Music by Geoffrey Burgon
Cinematography by Peter Hannan
Film Editing by Peter Coulson
Costume Design by Shirley Russell

Lost Battalion

Maj. Charles White Whittlesey --- Rick Schroder
Capt. George McMurtry --- Phil McKee
Sgt. Gaedeke --- Jamie Harris
Lt. Leak --- Jay Rodan
Capt. Nelson Holderman, Co. K 307 th --- Adam James
Pvt. Phillip Cepeglia --- Daniel Caltagirone
Pvt. Jacob Rosen --- Michael Goldstrom
Pvt. Lipasti --- André Vippolis
Pvt. Bob Yoder --- Rhys Miles Thomas
Pvt. Abraham Krotoshinsky --- Arthur Kremer
Col. Johnson --- Adam Kotz
Pvt. Omer Richards --- Justin Scot
Pvt. Nat Henchman --- Anthony Azizi
Pvt. Lowell R. Hollingshead --- George Calil
Gen. von Sybel --- Wolf Kahler
Maj. Henrich Prinz --- Joachim Paul Assböck
Gen. Robert Alexander --- Michael Brandon
Pvt. Stanley Chinn --- Paul Courtenay Hyu
Pvt. Isidore Swersky --- Josh Cohen
Lt. Schenck --- Tim Matthews
Pvt. Ferguson --- Finbar Lynch
Gen. DeCoppet --- Hugh Fraser
Lt. Harold Goettler --- Ben Andrews
Maj. Wanvig --- Derek Kueter


Written by James Carabatsos
Directed by Russel Mulcahy
Produced by Avi Levy, Tom Reeve, Romain Schroeder
Executive Produced by David Gerber, Michael Weisbarth
Original Music by Richard Marvin
Cinematography by Jonathan Freeman
Film Editing by William B. Stich
Costume Design by Cynthia Dumont

Napoleon

Napoléon --- Christian Clavier
Joséphine de Beauharnais --- Isabella Rossellini
Joseph Fouché --- Gérard Depardieu
Charles Talleyrand --- John Malkovich
Letizia Bonaparte --- Anouk Aimée
Armand Augustin Louis, Marquis de Caulaincourt --- Heino Ferch
Marshal Jean Lannes --- Sebastian Koch
Joseph Bonaparte --- Ennio Fantastichini
Muiron --- Guillaume Depardieu
Countess Marie Walewska --- Alexandra Maria Lara
Tsar Alexander I --- Toby Stephens
Marie Louise of Austria --- Mavie Hörbiger
Caroline Bonaparte --- Marie Bäumer
Maréchal Joachim Murat --- Claudio Amendola
Klemens Metternich --- Julian Sands
Hortense --- Ludivine Sagnier
Pope Pius VII --- John Wood
Madame Coigny --- Charlotte Valandrey
Madame Tallien --- Florence Pernel
Eleanore Denuelle --- Jessica Paré
Roederer --- Jean-Gabriel Nordmann
Duc d'Enghien --- David La Haye
Charles IV of Spain --- Vincent Grass
Hudson Lowe --- David Francis
Vicomte de Cambronne --- Serge Dupire
Maréchal Ney --- Alain Doutey
Madame Récamier --- Florence Darel
Louis XVIII --- André Chaumeau
Dr. Corvisard --- Sylvain Corthay
Roger Ducos --- Jacques Brunet
Madame de Staehl --- Fabienne Babe
Madame Bertrand --- Natacha Amal
Valet --- Michael Cella
Betzy --- Tamsin Egerton
Lucien --- Yves Jacques
Marchand --- Roc LaFortune
Roustam --- Jacky Nercessian
Sieyes --- André Oumansky
Paganini --- Julian Rachlin
General Waterloo --- John Rado
Barras --- Philippe Volter


Written by Didier Decoin, Max Gallo
Directed by Yves Simoneau
Produced by Gerard Depardieu
Executive Produced by Salim Fassi Fihri
Original Music by Michel Cusson, Richard Gregoire
Cinematography by Guy Dufaux
Film Editing by Yves Langlois, Isabelle Malenfant
Costume Design by Pierre-Jean Larroque