National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III(2018)
National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III Synopsis
It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.
National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III (2018) is a drama and history film directed by Adam Penford, released on November 20, 2018 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Mark Gatiss, Wilf Scolding, Debra Gillett and Sara Powell. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Adam Penford
- Writers:
- Alan Bennett
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
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Official Trailer | Nottingham Playhouse’s The Madness of George III | National Theatre at Home
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Official Clip | The Royal Waters | The Madness of George III - Nottingham Playhouse
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Official Clip | 'You Are The Patient!' | The Madness of George III - Nottingham Playhouse
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Official Introduction | The Madness of George III - Nottingham Playhouse | National Theatre at Home
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Scenic Painting | The Madness of George III - Nottingham Playhouse | National Theatre at Home
Behind the Scenes
National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Gatiss
as George III
Wilf Scolding
as Prince of Wales
- Debra Gillett
Debra Gillett
as Queen Charlotte
Sara Powell
as Lady Elizabeth Pembroke
Nadia Albina
as Fitzroy
Nicholas Bishop
as William Pitt
Jack Holden
as Greville
Amanda Hadingue
as Fox / Dr Pepys
David Hounslow
as Thurlow
Stephanie Jacob
as Dr Baker / Sherridan
Louise Jameson
as Dr Warren
Andrew Joshi
as Dundas
Key crew
Directed by Adam Penford, written by Alan Bennett.
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National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III (2018) includes Mark Gatiss, Wilf Scolding, Debra Gillett, Sara Powell and Nadia Albina. The film was directed by Adam Penford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III released?
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National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III was released on November 20, 2018 and runs for 2h 12m.
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National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III (2018) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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