Director: Tom Hooper
Writer: David Seidler
Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter
Released: December 26, 2010
Rating: (M)
Runtime: 118 minutes
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Story: After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of Prince Edward VII's (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill (Timothy Spall), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle. Based on the true story of King George VI, The King's Speech follows the Royal Monarch's quest to find his voice.
Cast:
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
Andrew Havill Robert Wood
Charles Armstrong BBC Technician
Roger Hammond Dr. Blandine Bentham
Geoffrey Rush Lionel Logue
Calum Gittins Laurie Logue
Jennifer Ehle Myrtle Logue
Dominic Applewhite Valentine Logue
Ben Wimsett Anthony Logue