

Dear Nelson
Synopsis
Algren and no De Beauvoir makes Nelson a sad boy in these letters from America. An affair to remember, with distance – initially – no object (plane mailing in fact) in these continental correspondences, monochrome messages that style the times and texts of greats.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Cox
- Screenplay & Story
- Simone de Beauvoir
- Original Score
- Pierre Archimbault, Oliver Davies
- Original Title
- Dear Nelson
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Finetake Productions, Animate!, Arts Council of England, Channel 4 Television, Picasso Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Cox
Simone de Beauvoir
Pierre Archimbault, Oliver Davies
Kieran McGuigan
Rod Main
Danielle Susijn, Dick Arnall
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Cox
Director
Kieran McGuigan
Director of Photography
Rod Main
Editor
Danielle Susijn
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dear Nelson.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Nelson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dear Nelson about?
Algren and no De Beauvoir makes Nelson a sad boy in these letters from America. An affair to remember, with distance – initially – no object (plane mailing in fact) in these continental correspondences, monochrome messages that style the times and texts of greats.
Who directed Dear Nelson?
Dear Nelson was directed by Sarah Cox.
Who stars in Dear Nelson?
The principal cast of Dear Nelson includes Julia Rayner, Mac McDonald.
When was Dear Nelson released and how long is it?
Dear Nelson was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Nelson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Nelson was composed by Pierre Archimbault, Oliver Davies.
