Country:UK, 118 minutes
Spoken languages:English
Genres:Biography, Drama, History
Director(s):Tom Hooper
Number: 411
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 stammer 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.
Cast:
Colin Firth (as King George VI), Helena Bonham Carter (as Queen Elizabeth), Derek Jacobi (as Archbishop Cosmo Lang), Robert Portal (as Equerry), Adrian Scarborough (as BBC Radio Announcer)