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The king's speech

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN, OSH)

Languages

In English, with optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Derek Jacobi, Jennifer Ehle, Michael Gambon.

Publication Information

Beverly Hills, CA : Anchor Bay Entertainment, [2011]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (119 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; some language.

Summary

When England's throne is suddenly thrust upon him, amidst royal family scandal and impending world war, King George VI must overcome a lifelong, debilitating speech impediment to lead his nation. After his iron-willed, compassionate wife Elizabeth secretly enlists an eccentric speech therapist, the two men forge an unlikely friendship that will ultimately empower the monarch to find his voice, inspire his people and rally the world.

Notes

Originally released as a motion picture in 2011.

Special features: audio commentary with director Tom Hooper ; Making of featurette: An inspirational story of an unlikely friendship ; Q&A with the director and cast including Colin Firth ; Speeches from the real King George VI ; The real Lionel Logue highlights.

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