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The King's Speech
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.
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The King's Speech
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 26, 2010
Runtime
1h 58m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
77%
Original Title
The King's Speech
Production Companies
The Weinstein Company, See-Saw Films, Bedlam Productions
Director
Tom Hooper
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$414,211,549
Description
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.
