The King's Speech
4Wins12NomsDirected by Tom Hooper
Synopsis
The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.
Awards
83rd Academy Awards· 2011
- Actor in a Leading RoleColin FirthWon
- Best PictureEmile Sherman, Gareth Unwin, Iain CanningWon
- DirectingTom HooperWon
- Writing (Original)David SeidlerWon
- Actor in a Supporting RoleGeoffrey Rush
- Actress in a Supporting RoleHelena Bonham Carter
- CinematographyDanny Cohen
- Costume DesignJenny Beavan
- Film EditingTariq Anwar
- Music (Original Score)Alexandre Desplat
- Production DesignEve Stewart, Judy Farr
- SoundJohn Midgley, Martin Jensen, Paul Hamblin
Details
- Released
- 26 November 2010
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Director
- Tom Hooper
- Writers
- David Seidler
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Box office
- $414,211,549
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Languages
- English
- Production
- The Weinstein Company, UK Film Council, Momentum Pictures, Aegis Film Fund, Molinare Investment, FilmNation Entertainment, See-Saw Films, Bedlam Productions
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Cast
Colin Firth Won 
Geoffrey RushNominated
Helena Bonham CarterNominated
Guy Pearce
Timothy Spall
Michael Gambon
Jennifer Ehle
Derek Jacobi- FFreya Wilson
Ramona Marquez