National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III
It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.
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National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 20, 2018
Runtime
2h 12m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
63%
Original Title
National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III
Production Companies
National Theatre
Director
Adam Penford
Description
It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.