September 29, 2010
A long movie, but worth it, it's got a great cast and story. I really liked this movie.
Vivien Leigh,
Laurence Olivier,
Alan Mowbray,
Sara Allgood,
Gladys Cooper
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Acting spouses Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh star in Alexander Korda's tragic tale of the adulterous love affair between Emma Lady Hamilton and Lord Horatio Nelson. The story begins in 1786, as th... read more
DVD Release Date: September 8, 2009
Stats: 105 reviews
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October 14, 2009Fine historical drama, Olivier is good as Nelson but its really Vivien's film. Sara Allgood is fun as the mother and Alan Mowbray is wonderful as Lord Hamilton
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August 3, 2010In "That Hamilton Woman," Emma Hart(Vivien Leigh) travels to Naples with her mother(Sara Allgood) on vacation before her fiance is set to arrive. She is extremely disappointed to hear from her future father-in-law(Alan Mowbray), the British ambassador, that he will not be coming... read more
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August 18, 2011Beautiful Lady Emma(Vivien Leigh), trapped in Poverty, her out was to Marry the Older Ambassador Hamilton(Alan Mowbray) who loves her, although she is just using him.She has a Torrid Affair & falls In Love with Lord Horatio Nelson(Laurence Olivier, her Real Life Hubby).This Affa... read more
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September 28, 2009Excellent, Miss Leigh comes alive in this movie as in no other, except, of course, "Gone With The Wind". The historical aspect is true and quite interesting, highly recommended!!!
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October 29, 2008leigh was gracious and beautiful as the worldly emma, lady hamilton. and olivier, in spite of his weird makeup choices, is still sexy and handsome as nelson, emma's romantic consort and british naval hero.
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January 29, 2008Could Vivien Leigh be more beautiful, Laurence Olivier more dashing?? Lovely period piece, with great costumes (check out the gorgeous Grecian-inspired peignoir in the first bedroom scene) and strong supporting cast.
Critic Reviews
September 22, 2009
James Kendrick, Q Network Film Desk
September 10, 2009
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
Not only does Leigh look outrageously beautiful, but she seems to be radiating sheer, undiluted adoration and desire through her eyes, voice and movements, perfectly received and matched by Olivier. Full Review
September 8, 2009
Bill Weber, Slant Magazine
That Hamilton Woman gains much from Leigh's playfulness and placid beauty. Full Review
September 7, 2009
Sean Axmaker, Seanax.com
... the most gracefully directed and dramatically engaging film from British film impresario Korda, who generally directed like a producer. Full Review
June 29, 2009
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Olivier and Vivien Leigh made this romantic historical melodrama at the height of their popularity, which became Churchill's favorite film due to its propaganda elements during WWII. Full Review
June 20, 2009
Chris Cabin, Filmcritic.com
Rarely has a more thoroughly harrowing and emotional portrait of life at home during wartime been rendered on the screen Full Review
September 30, 2008
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
It's big. It's glossy. It's rather noisy. But it's also rather charming in its old-fashioned way. Full Review
January 30, 2008
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Winston Churchill's favorite film; he reportedly saw it 83 times. Full Review
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