King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
60 min
Release Date
2011-07-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
7
Vote Average
7.9
Colin Firth
Self
Tom Hooper
Self
Tim Ewart
Self
Peter Conradi
Self
Mark Logue
Self
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