Overview
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. 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 into war.
Details
- Director
- Tom Hooper
- Writer
- David Seidler
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $15,000,000
Cast
Colin Firth
Derek Jacobi
Freya Wilson
Geoffrey Rush
Guy Pearce
Helena Bonham Carter
Jennifer Ehle
Michael Gambon
Ramona Marquez
Timothy Spall
Keywords
1930s
based on true story
british monarchy
british royal family
corgi
death of father
great britain
historical fiction
marriage
monarchy
palace
radio
radio transmission
royal family
royalty
speech
speech therapy
stutter
winston churchill
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