The Nelson Affair (1973)
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- PG
- 1h 58min
- Drama, History
- 29 Oct 1973 (Sweden)
- Movie
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?...
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| Glenda Jackson | ... |
Lady Hamilton
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| Peter Finch | ... |
Lord Nelson
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| Michael Jayston | ... |
Captain Hardy
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| Anthony Quayle | ... |
Lord Minto
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| Margaret Leighton | ... |
Lady Nelson
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| Dominic Guard | ... |
George Matcham jnr.
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| Nigel Stock | ... |
George Matcham snr.
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| Barbara Leigh-Hunt | ... |
Catherine Matcham
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| Roland Culver | ... |
Lord Barham
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Pat Heywood | ... |
Emily
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| Clelia Matania | ... |
Francesca
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| John Nolan | ... |
Captain Blackwood
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Richard Mathews | ... |
Rev. William Nelson
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Liz Ashley | ... |
Sarah Nelson
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Stephen Jack | ... |
Major Domo
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| André Maranne | ... |
Admiral Villeneuve
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| James Cossins | ... |
McKillop - HMS Victory (uncredited)
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| David de Keyser | ... |
French Commander (uncredited)
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| Nicholas Lyndhurst | ... |
Shot Cabin Boy (uncredited)
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| Philip Madoc | ... |
French Captain (uncredited)
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Ken Parry | ... |
Victory's Cook (uncredited)
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Directed by
| James Cellan Jones | ||
Written by
| Terence Rattigan | ... | (play) |
| Terence Rattigan | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Hal B. Wallis | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michel Legrand | ||
Cinematography by
| Gerry Fisher | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Anne V. Coates | ||
Editorial Department
| Peter Watson | ... | assistant editor |
| Mick Monks | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Carmen Dillon | ||
Art Direction by
| Jack Stephens | ||
Set Decoration by
| Vernon Dixon | ||
Costume Design by
| Margaret Furse | ||
Makeup Department
| Joan Carpenter | ... | hair stylist |
| George Frost | ... | makeup artist |
| Hugh Richards | ... | make-up (uncredited) |
| Christopher Tucker | ... | make-up (uncredited) |
| Joan White | ... | hairdresser (uncredited) |
Production Management
| James H. Ware | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Simon Relph | ... | first assistant director |
| Michael Green | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Nigel Wooll | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Vernon Dixon | ... | set dresser |
| Derek Jones | ... | dressing props |
| George Richardson | ... | assistant art director |
| Arthur Dady | ... | stagehand (uncredited) |
| Ken Dolbear | ... | production buyer (uncredited) |
| John Feehan | ... | property supervisor (uncredited) |
| Frederick Hitchens | ... | plasterer (uncredited) |
| Ernie Kell | ... | property storeman (uncredited) |
| Arthur Langridge | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| David Merchant | ... | dressing props (uncredited) |
| Maciek Piotrowski | ... | portrait painter (uncredited) |
| James Reid | ... | standby carpenter (uncredited) |
| Tony Rimmington | ... | chief draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Peter Stephens | ... | junior draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Gus Walker | ... | construction manager (uncredited) |
| Denis Walters | ... | propertyman (uncredited) |
| Arthur Wicks | ... | standby props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| John Aldred | ... | sound mixer |
| Bob Jones | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Colin Miller | ... | sound editor |
| Don Sharpe | ... | sound editor |
| John Sharpe | ... | sound editor |
| Peter Dukelow | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Fred Peters | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
| George Widdows | ... | sound maintenance (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Brian Smithies | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bernard Ford | ... | camera operator |
| Bill Chitty | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Norman Gryspeerdt | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Eddie Hockley | ... | chargehand electrician (uncredited) |
| Bert Lott | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Mike Rutter | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Stephen Smith | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Sally Nicholl | ... | casting supervisor |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ivy Baker | ... | costume supervisor |
| Gloria Barnes | ... | wardrobe assistant (uncredited) |
| Norman Dickens | ... | wardrobe master (uncredited) |
| Richard Pointing | ... | wardrobe assistant (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Inez Easton | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Michel Legrand | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pamela Davies | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Rosemary Marks | ... | producer's assistant |
| Elizabeth Batchelor | ... | publicity secretary (uncredited) |
| Bill Gray | ... | assistant to producer (uncredited) |
| Jean Osborne | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Mildred Reed | ... | producer's secretary (uncredited) |
| Brenda Talmadge | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
| Christine Talmage | ... | accounts secretary (uncredited) |
| Derek Warr | ... | unit runner (uncredited) |
| Charles Wilder | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
| David Wilder | ... | cashier (uncredited) |
| Joan Williams | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1973) (United States) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (1973) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (Greece) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1976) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
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| Plot Summary |
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.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | During the scenes at Trafalgar, the main rudder of HMS Victory is shot, killing the pilot and one the helmsmen. At this point, Nelson orders to "engage the enemy more closely". These events are genuine, and happened exactly in the order depicted in the movie, according to HMS Victory's log. See more » |
| Goofs | Despite being popularized as such by previous films, Admiral Horatio Nelson never wore an eyepatch. Despite having lost the sight of his left eye during the Siege of Calvi in 1794 after a cannonball hit a sandbag near his position, blasting sand and debris on his face, he did not lose the eyeball. Nelson did have a visor sewn to his hat that partially covered his blind eye, to protect him against glare, but never wore a full eyepatch, especially on land. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features That Hamilton Woman (1941). See more » |
| Quotes |
Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson:
Captain! Capt. Blackwood: Yes, my lord? Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson: Five hours I've watched you trying to pass me in your damned Temeraire. When we come to battle, I'll thank you to keep to your proper station. Capt. Blackwood: Yes, my lord, and what is that? Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson: Behind me! See more » |