Bequest to the Nation (The Nelson Affair, 1973), HD - Peter Finch, Glenda Jackson, Michael Jayston

Brightened HD copy. WARNING; the sudden lights during the battle scene (1.36.00-1.41.00) could be a little uncomfortable. Also known as "The Nelson Affair". Young George Matcham visits his uncle Lord Nelson and 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. Starring Glenda Jackson, Peter Finch, Michael Jayston, Anthony Quayle, Dominic Guard, Margaret Leighton, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Nigel Stock, Nicholas Lyndhurst. Directed by James Cellan-Jones. Screeplay by Terence Rattigan.