Emma Hamilton
She had many men but only one love.
1968 · 98 min · ★ 4.4 · Drama, History, Romance
In the second half of the 18th century, the young shepherdess Emma accidentally catches the eye of the English painter George Romney. She becomes his model in London, where she also has several love affairs. After she is temporarily forced to work as a prostitute, she marries the much older Lord William Hamilton, who is stationed as British ambassador in Naples. There she meets Admiral Nelson again, whom Emma, now Lady Hamilton, had met years before...
Directed by Christian-Jaque · Written by Christian-Jaque
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Michèle Mercier Emma Lyon-Hamilton -
Richard Johnson Horatio Nelson -
John Mills Lord William Hamilton -
Harald Leipnitz Harry Featherstone -
Claudio Undari Captain Hardy -
Mirko Ellis John Payne -
Lorenzo Terzon Lord Charles Greville -
Howard Ross Dick Strong -
Gabriella Giorgelli Laurie Strong -
Gisela Uhlen Mrs. Love -
Venantino Venantini Prince Carraciola -
Mario Pisu King Ferdinand of Naples
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