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Nelly's Version
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Wikipedia article
'Nelly's Version' is a 1983 British mystery film directed by Maurice Hatton and starring Eileen Atkins, Anthony Bate and Nicholas Ball.[https://web.archive.org/web/20090129023542/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/293673 BFI.org] It was based on a novel by Eva Figes. The screenplay concerns a woman who turns up a hotel having lost her memory and forgotten who she is.
Cast
* Eileen Atkins ... Nelly
* Anthony Bate ... George
* Barbara Jefford ... Ms. Wyckham
* Nicholas Ball ... Insp. Leach
* George A. Cooper ... Douglas McKenzie
* Elena David ... Ms. Monroe
* Brian Deacon ... David
* Andy de la Tour ... Station porter
* Ann Firbank ... Patricia McKenzie
* Marsha Fitzalan ... Susan
* Hugh Fraser ... Brush salesman
* Darcy Hare ... Twin
* Lewis Hare ... Twin
* William Hoyland ... Assistant bank manager
* Miki Iveria ... Mrs. Knatchbull
* Nizwar Karanj ... Hotel porter
* Stella Maris ... Carmelita
* Hilton McRae ... Vagrant
* Susannah York ... Narrator (voice)
Reception
A 'Variety' review called the film "art that droops with symbolism and lacks the narrative thrust to assure broad appeal, even in art house locations". The musical score was criticized, though the way the camerawork emphasized a character's sense of alienation was praised"."Film Review: Nelly's Version". 'Variety'. Los Angeles. Vol. 311, Iss. 7, (Jun 15, 1983): P 14. Via Proquest.
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