King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech(2011)
King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech Synopsis
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.
King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech (2011) is a documentary and history film directed by Alan Bryon, released on July 1, 2011 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Colin Firth, Tom Hooper, Tim Ewart and Peter Conradi. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Bryon
- Production:
- ITN Productions, A2B Media
- Status:
- Released
King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colin Firth
as Self
Tom Hooper
as Self
- Tim Ewart
Tim Ewart
as Self
- Peter Conradi
Peter Conradi
as Self
- Mark Logue
Mark Logue
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Alan Bryon.
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King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech?
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The main cast of King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech (2011) includes Colin Firth, Tom Hooper, Tim Ewart, Peter Conradi and Mark Logue. The film was directed by Alan Bryon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech released?
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King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech was released on July 1, 2011 and runs for 1h.
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King George VI: The Man Behind the King's Speech (2011) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.