The Nelson Affair Synopsis & Movie Info

Synopsis

Based on a play by Terence Rattigan, The Nelson Affair recounts an infamous 18th century British scandal in slow-paced, talk-heavy fashion. Lord Nelson (Peter Finch) returns from battling Napoleon's navy and takes some well-deserved leave. He immediately picks up where he left off with Lady Hamilton (Glenda Jackson), blatantly carrying on their affair in public view of his family and beleagured wife (Margaret Leighton). Hamilton herself is under strain due to her advancing age and Nelson's unflagging need to return to sea. The picture plays more like a filmed theater piece than an epic historical romance (the famous Battle Of Trafalgar was filmed indoors and utilized stock footage), but Finch and Jackson turn in their usual excellent performances. - Don Kaye, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Glenda Jackson, Peter Finch, Michael Jayston, Anthony Quayle, Margaret Leighton
Theatrical Release Date:
01/01/1973
Rating:
PG
Run Time:
115 min.
Distributor(s):
Franco London Films
Production Co.:
Franco London Films
Director(s):
James Cellan-Jones
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Infidelity
Tone:
Lavish, Nostalgic
Keywords:
sea, son, Navy, fame, home, king, lady, life, loot, lord, past, trip, wife, death, lover, party, France, Summer, estate, family, letter, maniac, prison, sister, Britain, emotion, husband, poverty, refusal, royalty, scandal, weapons, conflict, daughter, handsome, relative, espionage, traveling, disapproval, forgiveness, battle [war], correspondence, responsibility, security-guard, wound [injury], queen [royalty], extramarital-affair, honor [recognition], agent [representative]
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