Bequest to the Nation (1973)

Dir: James Cellan Jones Drama / History stars 3

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Bequest to the Nation is a British period drama film first released in 1973, directed by James Cellan Jones. The film stars Glenda Jackson, Peter Finch, Michael Jayston, Anthony Quayle and Margaret Leighton. It has also been released under the title: The Nelson Affair. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: James Cellan Jones
Script: Terence Rattigan
Photo: Gerry Fisher
Music: Michel Legrand
Cast: 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), Stephen Jack (Major-domo), David de Keyser (French Commander), Nicholas Lyndhurst (Shot Cabin Boy), Philip Madoc (French Captain), Ken Parry (Victory’s Cook)
Country: UK
Language: English
Runtime: 118 min
Aka: The Nelson Affair

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