The Nelson Affair
Brief Synopsis
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Young George Matcham visits his uncle Lord Nelson and the vulgar Lady Hamilton. With the clear eyes of youth, he measures Nelson's stature and notes his feet of clay. And yet, Nelson is a hero, a great man. How can this be resolved? Meanwhile, the combined French and Spanish fleet puts out to sea....
Cast & Crew
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James Cellan Jones
Director
Glenda Jackson
Lady Hamilton
Peter Finch
Lord Nelson
Michael Jayston
Captain Hardy
Anthony Quayle
Lord Minto
Margaret Leighton
Lady Nelson
Film Details
Also Known As
Bequest to the Nation, A, Nelson Affair
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Historical
Romance
Release Date
1973
Production Company
Universal Pictures
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 55m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Technicolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Synopsis
Young George Matcham visits his uncle Lord Nelson and the vulgar Lady Hamilton. With the clear eyes of youth, he measures Nelson's stature and notes his feet of clay. And yet, Nelson is a hero, a great man. How can this be resolved? Meanwhile, the combined French and Spanish fleet puts out to sea....
Director
James Cellan Jones
Director
Cast
Glenda Jackson
Lady Hamilton
Peter Finch
Lord Nelson
Michael Jayston
Captain Hardy
Anthony Quayle
Lord Minto
Margaret Leighton
Lady Nelson
Dominic Guard
Matcham'S Son
Migel Stock
Matcham
Barbara Leigh-hunt
Matcham'S Wife
Roland Culver
Lord Barham
Andre Maranne
French Admiral
Clelia Matania
Francesco
John Nolan
Crew
John Aldred
Sound
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Carmen Dillon
Production Designer
Vernon Dixon
Set Decorator
Gerry Fisher
Director Of Photography
Michel Legrand
Music
Terence Ratigan
Play As Source Material ("A Bequest To The Nation")
Terence Ratigan
Screenwriter
Simon Relph
Assistant Director
Jack Stephens
Art Direction
Film Details
Also Known As
Bequest to the Nation, A, Nelson Affair
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Historical
Romance
Release Date
1973
Production Company
Universal Pictures
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 55m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Technicolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1973
Released in United States 1973
