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Overview
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Writer:
Terence Rattigan (play)
Release Date:
29 October 1973 (Sweden) more
Plot:
Young George Matcham visits his uncle Lord Nelson and the vulgar Lady Hamilton. With the clear eyes of youth... more | add synopsis
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peter finch gives a brilliant performance more (1 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Glenda Jackson | ... | Lady Hamilton | |
| Peter Finch | ... | Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson | |
| Michael Jayston | ... | Capt. Hardy | |
| Anthony Quayle | ... | Lord Minto | |
| Margaret Leighton | ... | Lady Frances Nelson | |
| Dominic Guard | ... | Master George Matcham | |
| Nigel Stock | ... | George Matcham | |
| Barbara Leigh-Hunt | ... | Catherine 'Catty' Matcham | |
| Roland Culver | ... | Lord Barham | |
| Richard Mathews | ... | Rev. William Nelson | |
| Liz Ashley | ... | Sarah Nelson | |
| John Nolan | ... | Capt. Blackwood | |
| André Maranne | ... | Adm. Villeneuve | |
| Clelia Matania | ... | Francesca | |
| Pat Heywood | ... | Emily |
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The Nelson Affair (USA)
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118 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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UK:AA (theatrical rating) | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:11 | USA:PG
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Peter Finch gives a brilliant performance as Nelson in this colorful, superbly photographed film. Glenda Jackson gives a fine performance as Lady Hamilton, but Finch stands out in this film, as the central character of focus. Too bad it is not on video or disc 10/10.