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The King's Speech 2010

R  118 min  - 26 November 2010 (USA)
   

The story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.

Director:

Tom Hooper

Writer:

David Seidler (screenplay)

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:

Colin Firth ...
King George VI

Helena Bonham Carter ...
Queen Elizabeth
Derek Jacobi ...
Archbishop Cosmo Lang
Robert Portal ...
Equerry
Richard Dixon ...
Private Secretary
Paul Trussell ...
Driver for The House of Windsor
Adrian Scarborough ...
BBC Radio Announcer
































Storyline

Tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country through war.


Genres:

Drama | History

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some language. 

Details

Country:

UK | Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 November 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

El discurso del rey




Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Fun Facts

Trivia

Michael Gambon had previously portrayed King Edward VII in the British miniseries, The Lost Prince.

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