The King's Speech

2010 Tom Hooper 1h 58m
Drama History

The King's Speech 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.

Cast

Colin Firth King George VI
Geoffrey Rush Lionel Logue
Helena Bonham Carter Queen Elizabeth
Guy Pearce King Edward VIII
Timothy Spall Winston Churchill
Michael Gambon King George V
Jennifer Ehle Myrtle Logue
Derek Jacobi Archbishop Cosmo Lang

Vibes

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