The king's speech /
The Weinsten Company and UK Film Council present in association with Momentum Pictures, Aegis Film Fund Molinare, London, FilmNation Entertainment ; a See-Saw Films/Bedlam Production; a film by Tom Hooper ; produced by Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin ; screenplay by David Seidler ; directed by Tom Hooper.
- 1 DVD-video (approximately 120 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Special features: Commentary by director ; an inspirational story of unlikely friendship (24'). Based on the true story of King George VI, The King's Speech follows the Royal Monarch's quest to find his voice.
Editor, Tariq Anwar ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; director of photography, Danny Cohen. Editor, Tariq Anwar ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; director of photography, Danny Cohen.
Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter.
Filmed at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, UK and filmed on location in London.
After the death of his father King George V and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VII, Bertie 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, the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue. 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, the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle.
LPF: 18
DVD format, Surround 5.1, Widescreen (16:9).
In English with optional Chinese, English and Malay subtitles.
Winner: Academy Awards 2011, Best Picture ; Best Director ; Best Actor ; Best Original Screenplay
RM 22.26
George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952 --Drama. Logue, Lionel, 1880-1953 --Drama.