Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero (2020)
A fresh look at the remarkable rise of Horatio Nelson, uncovering the scandals, military failures and secrets behind the Battle of Trafalgar's most famous Admiral. The film explores how the establishment of the day sought to make this complex character a symbol of maritime superiority, but also asks what sort of country Nelson was fighting for, at a time when the Royal Navy was Britain's front line of defence and protecting interests around the globe, including the barbaric Atlantic slave trade.
Director: Karen Selway
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: September 16, 2020
Cast
- Steven Mackintosh - Narrator
Production: Channel 5, ITN Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero about?
- A fresh look at the remarkable rise of Horatio Nelson, uncovering the scandals, military failures and secrets behind the Battle of Trafalgar's most famous Admiral. The film explores how the establishment of the day sought to make this complex character a symbol of maritime superiority, but also asks what sort of country Nelson was fighting for, at a time when the Royal Navy was Britain's front line of defence and protecting interests around the globe, including the barbaric Atlantic slave trade.
- Who directed Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero?
- Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero was directed by Karen Selway.
- Who stars in Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero?
- Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero stars Steven Mackintosh.
- How long is Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero?
- Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero?
- Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero produced?
- Nelson: Britain's Great Naval Hero was produced in United Kingdom.