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Bequest to the Nation
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Bequest to the Nation

1973-04-18 · 118 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · History

Set before the Battle of Trafalgar, this is the story of relationship between Admiral Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton during the Napoleonic Wars.

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Directors
James Cellan Jones
Production companies
Hal Wallis Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Glenda JacksonGlenda JacksonLady Hamilton
Peter FinchPeter FinchAdm. Lord Horatio Nelson
Michael JaystonMichael JaystonCapt. Hardy
Anthony QuayleAnthony QuayleLord Minto
Margaret LeightonMargaret LeightonLady Frances Nelson
Dominic GuardDominic GuardMaster George Matcham
Nigel StockNigel StockGeorge Matcham
Barbara Leigh-HuntBarbara Leigh-HuntCatherine "Catty" Matcham
Roland CulverRoland CulverLord Barham
Richard MathewsRichard MathewsRev. William Nelson
Liz AshleySarah Nelson
John NolanJohn NolanCapt. Blackwood
André MaranneAndré MaranneAdm. Villeneuve
Clelia MataniaClelia MataniaFrancesca
Pat HeywoodPat HeywoodEmily
Stephen JackMajor-domo
James CossinsJames CossinsMcKillop
David de KeyserDavid de KeyserFrench Commander
Nicholas LyndhurstNicholas LyndhurstShot Cabin Boy
Philip MadocPhilip MadocFrench Captain

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