Bequest to the Nation
Synopsis
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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The Nelson Affair (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-29
Top Cast
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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
James Cossins
McKillop
David de Keyser
French Commander
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cellan Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Rattigan
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Bequest to the Nation
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Hal Wallis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cellan Jones
Terence Rattigan
Michel Legrand
Gerry Fisher
Anne V. Coates
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Rattigan
Writer
James Cellan Jones
Director
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Carmen Dillon
Production Design
Margaret Furse
Costume Design
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bequest to the Nation
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What is Bequest to the Nation about?
Set before the Battle of Trafalgar, this is the story of relationship between Admiral Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton during the Napoleonic Wars.
Who directed Bequest to the Nation?
Bequest to the Nation was directed by James Cellan Jones.
Who stars in Bequest to the Nation?
The principal cast of Bequest to the Nation includes Glenda Jackson, Peter Finch, Michael Jayston, Anthony Quayle, Margaret Leighton.
When was Bequest to the Nation released and how long is it?
Bequest to the Nation was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Bequest to the Nation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bequest to the Nation was composed by Michel Legrand.