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That Hamilton Woman

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That Hamilton Woman

Released Apr 30, 1941

2h 8m

History

Drama

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When small-town courtesan Emma Hart (Vivien Leigh) suddenly finds herself married to British Ambassador Sir William Hamilton (Alan Mowbray), her little world is turned upside down. Just as Emma is finally settling into her new life as the eponymous Lady Hamilton, she meets British naval hero Horatio Nelson (Laurence Olivier) and the two fall madly in love. However, their forbidden romance is soon threatened by the ever-growing shadow of the Napoleonic Wars.

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Bill Weber

Slant Magazine

That Hamilton Woman gains much from Leigh's playfulness and placid beauty.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 8, 2009

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Elena de la Torre

Cine-Mundial

Korda is one of the best cinematographic directors and the movie is of a high artistic quality. [Full review in Spanish]

Sep 18, 2019

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MFB Critics

Monthly Film Bulletin

The film has many dramatic moments and is a very appropriate production at this time.

Jan 23, 2018

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

Leigh and Olivier translate their real-life passion to celluloid, making it curiously difficult to discern what was performed and was simply there

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 22, 2009

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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.

Sep 10, 2009

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Sean Axmaker

Seanax.com

... the most gracefully directed and dramatically engaging film from British film impresario Korda, who generally directed like a producer.

Sep 7, 2009

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Steve D

Leigh's work keeps it afloat.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/14/24

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Fountain B

Loved the acting, and the dialogues. Learnt about history, and can't wait to watch it again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/26/23

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william d

Other than the Battle of Trafalgar I'm not familiar with the events depicted here, so I don't know how accurate the movie is. All I know is that this is an excellent historical drama starring two of the greatest actors of all time, Leigh and Olivier. What more could you want?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Very beautiful movie! Leigh and Olivier are breathtaking and their characters reflect the real love they held for one another. I highly recommend seeing this movie at least once.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

One of my favourites of all time! Both brilliant and a fascinating sad story!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

It was captivating, especially the part with those fine chickens.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Alexander Korda

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Vivien Leigh

Emma Lady Hamilton

Laurence Olivier

Lord Horatio Nelson

Alan Mowbray

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Synopsis

When small-town courtesan Emma Hart (Vivien Leigh) suddenly finds herself married to British Ambassador Sir William Hamilton (Alan Mowbray), her little world is turned upside down. Just as Emma is finally settling into her new life as the eponymous Lady Hamilton, she meets British naval hero Horatio Nelson (Laurence Olivier) and the two fall madly in love. However, their forbidden romance is soon threatened by the ever-growing shadow of the Napoleonic Wars.

Director: Alexander Korda
Producer: Alexander Korda
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: London Film Production, Alexander Korda Films
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 30, 1941, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 20, 2018
Runtime: 2h 8m

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