1 h 25 min | Documentary | Historical

IMDB 6.9 / 10 (52 votes)

King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech (2011)

King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech | United Kingdom

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This documentary tells the story of the man who overcame his own failings for the sake of his nation. When his older brother, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, nervous-mannered successor George "Bertie" VI was plagued with shyness and a speech impediment when speaking to his subjects. An introvert as well as a humble man, events and circumstances resulted in him becoming an inspiration for the British nation during its war with Germany.

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This documentary tells the story of the man who overcame his own failings for the sake of his nation. When his older brother, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, nervous-mannered successor George "Bertie" VI was plagued with shyness and a speech impediment when speaking to his subjects. An introvert as well as a humble man, events and circumstances resulted in him becoming an inspiration for the British nation during its war with Germany.

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Stars

Colin Firth

Colin Firth
Himself

Tim Ewart

Tim Ewart
Himself

Peter Conradi

Peter Conradi
Himself

Tom Hooper

Tom Hooper
Himself

Mark Logue

Mark Logue
Himself

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Keywords

king, speech, king of england, british royal family, stutter, speech impediment, stutterer

Production

A2B Media, ITN Productions

Actor

Colin Firth, Tim Ewart, Peter Conradi, Tom Hooper, Mark Logue

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Release dates

01.07.2011 (US)

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