Nelly's Version is a 1983 British mystery film directed by Maurice Hatton and starring Eileen Atkins, Anthony Bate and Nicholas Ball. 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". References External links 1983 films British mystery films Films directed by Maurice Hatton 1980s English-language films 1980s British films