Poster of Bequest to the Nation

Bequest to the Nation

Plot: Set before the Battle of Trafalgar, this is the story of relationship between Admiral Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton during the Napoleonic Wars.
Release Date: Wednesday, April 18 1973
52 years ago
Genres: Drama, History
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Cast

Portrait of Glenda JacksonGlenda Jackson. Glenda Jackson was 36 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Lady Hamilton'.
Birthday: Sat, May 09 1936 –
Died: Thu, Jun 15 2023
Portrait of Peter FinchPeter Finch. Peter Finch was 56 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 27 1916 –
Died: Fri, Jan 14 1977
Portrait of Michael JaystonMichael Jayston. Michael Jayston was 37 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Capt. Hardy'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 29 1935 –
Died: Mon, Feb 05 2024
Portrait of Anthony QuayleAnthony Quayle. Anthony Quayle was 59 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Lord Minto'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 07 1913 –
Died: Fri, Oct 20 1989
Portrait of Margaret LeightonMargaret Leighton. Margaret Leighton was 51 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Lady Frances Nelson'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 26 1922 –
Died: Tue, Jan 13 1976
Portrait of Dominic GuardDominic Guard. Dominic Guard was 16 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Master George Matcham'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 18 1956
Portrait of Nigel StockNigel Stock. Nigel Stock was 53 in Bequest to the Nation as 'George Matcham'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 21 1919 –
Died: Sun, Jun 22 1986
Portrait of Barbara Leigh-HuntBarbara Leigh-Hunt. Barbara Leigh-Hunt was 37 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Catherine "Catty" Matcham'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 14 1935 –
Died: Mon, Sep 16 2024
Portrait of Roland CulverRoland Culver. Roland Culver was 72 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Lord Barham'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 21 1900 –
Died: Thu, Mar 01 1984
Portrait of Richard MathewsRichard Mathews. Richard Mathews was 58 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Rev. William Nelson'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 11 1914 –
Died: Thu, Oct 15 1992
Portrait of Liz AshleyLiz Ashley. Liz Ashley was >> in Bequest to the Nation as 'Sarah Nelson'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John NolanJohn Nolan. John Nolan was 34 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Capt. Blackwood'.
Birthday: Sun, May 22 1938
Portrait of André MaranneAndré Maranne. André Maranne was 46 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Adm. Villeneuve'.
Birthday: Fri, May 14 1926 –
Died: Mon, Apr 12 2021
Portrait of Clelia MataniaClelia Matania. Clelia Matania was 54 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Francesca'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 18 1918 –
Died: Tue, Oct 13 1981
Portrait of Pat HeywoodPat Heywood. Pat Heywood was 41 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Emily'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 01 1931 –
Died: Wed, Jun 26 2024
Portrait of Stephen JackStephen Jack. Stephen Jack was 71 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Major-domo'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 20 1902 –
Died: Thu, Sep 17 1987
Portrait of James CossinsJames Cossins. James Cossins was 39 in Bequest to the Nation as 'McKillop (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 04 1933 –
Died: Wed, Feb 12 1997
Portrait of David de KeyserDavid de Keyser. David de Keyser was 46 in Bequest to the Nation as 'French Commander (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 01 1927 –
Died: Sat, Feb 20 2021
Portrait of Nicholas LyndhurstNicholas Lyndhurst. Nicholas Lyndhurst was 11 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Shot Cabin Boy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 20 1961
Portrait of Philip MadocPhilip Madoc. Philip Madoc was 38 in Bequest to the Nation as 'French Captain (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 05 1934 –
Died: Sun, Feb 05 2012
Portrait of Ken ParryKen Parry. Ken Parry was 42 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Victory's Cook (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 20 1930 –
Died: Wed, Dec 12 2007

Crew

Portrait of James Cellan JonesJames Cellan Jones. James Cellan Jones was >> in Bequest to the Nation as 'Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gerry FisherGerry Fisher. Gerry Fisher was 46 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Wed, Jun 23 1926 –
Died: Tue, Dec 02 2014
Portrait of Terence RattiganTerence Rattigan. Terence Rattigan was 61 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Writer'
Birthday: Sat, Jun 10 1911 –
Died: Wed, Nov 30 1977
Portrait of Hal B. WallisHal B. Wallis. Hal B. Wallis was 73 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Producer'
Birthday: Wed, Sep 13 1899 –
Died: Sun, Oct 05 1986
Portrait of Anne V. CoatesAnne V. Coates. Anne V. Coates was 47 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Dec 12 1925 –
Died: Tue, May 08 2018
Portrait of Michel LegrandMichel Legrand. Michel Legrand was 41 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 24 1932 –
Died: Sat, Jan 26 2019
Portrait of George FrostGeorge Frost. George Frost was >> in Bequest to the Nation as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike RutterMike Rutter. Mike Rutter was >> in Bequest to the Nation as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vernon DixonVernon Dixon. Vernon Dixon was >> in Bequest to the Nation as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joan CarpenterJoan Carpenter. Joan Carpenter was >> in Bequest to the Nation as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack StephensJack Stephens. Jack Stephens was >> in Bequest to the Nation as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christopher TuckerChristopher Tucker. Christopher Tucker was >> in Bequest to the Nation as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Margaret FurseMargaret Furse. Margaret Furse was 62 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1911 –
Died: Mon, Jul 08 1974
Portrait of Carmen DillonCarmen Dillon. Carmen Dillon was 64 in Bequest to the Nation as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Sun, Oct 25 1908 –
Died: Wed, Apr 12 2000