King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech (2011) - The A.V. Club
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King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech

2011
1h 4m
Biography/History

Where to Watch

Stream
JustWatch
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Cast

Colin Firth (Self)Tom Hooper (Self)Mark Logue (Self)

Director

Alan Byron

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Synopsis

King's Speech is the definitive story of the man who overcame his own failings for the sake of his nation. When his older brother, Edward VIII abdicates the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, nervous-mannered successor George "Bertie" VI is plagued with shyness and a speech impediment when speaking to his subjects. It is the true story of an introvert and humble man whom events and circumstances made him become an inspiration for the British nation during their war with Hitler's Germany.

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