As monarchs go, King George is of the better kind. He's gruff and has annoying quirks, but he...
The Madness of King George
Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts of temper, his hapless doctors attempt the ineffectual cures of the day. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne.
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The Madness of King George
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 28, 1994
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, History
User Score
68%
Original Title
The Madness of King George
Production Companies
Samuel Goldwyn Company, Close Call Films, Film4 Productions
Director
Nicholas Hytner
Revenue
$15,238,994
Description
Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts of temper, his hapless doctors attempt the ineffectual cures of the day. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne.
