The Nelson Affair (1973)
- Starring:
- Glenda Jackson, Peter Finch, (more)
- Director(s):
- James Cellan Jones
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
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Based on a play by Terence Rattigan, The Nelson Affair recounts an infamous 18th century British scandal in slow-paced, talk-heavy fashion. Lord Nelson (Peter Finch) returns from battling Napoleon's navy and takes some well-deserved leave. He immediately picks up where he left off with Lady Hamilton (Glenda Jackson), blatantly carrying on their affair in public view of his family and beleagured wife (Margaret Leighton). Hamilton herself is under strain due to her advancing age and Nelson's unflagging need to return to sea. The picture plays more like a filmed theater piece than an epic historical romance (the famous Battle Of Trafalgar was filmed indoors and utilized stock footage), but Finch and Jackson turn in their usual excellent performances. ~ Don Kaye, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Glenda Jackson - Lady Emma Hamilton
- Michael Jayston - Capt. Hardy
- Margaret Leighton - Lady Frances Nelson
- Liz Ashley - Sarah Nelson
- Barbara Leigh-Hunt - Catherine "Catty" Matcham
- John Nolan - Capt. Blackwood
- Richard Mathews - Rev. William Nelson
- Stephen Jack - Major-Domo
- Peter Finch - Lord Horatio Nelson
- Anthony Quayle - Lord Minto
- Dominic Guard - Master George Matcham, Jr.
- Pat Heywood - Emily
- Clelia Matania - Francesca
- Nigel Stock - George Matcham, Sr.
- Andre Maranne - Admiral Villeneuve
- Roland Culver - Lord Barham
- Director(s):
- James Cellan Jones
- Writer(s):
- Terence Rattigan
- Producer(s):
- Hal B. Wallis
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children)
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