Prince Albert, aka Bertie, battles a severe stammer. When his brother abdicates, he becomes King George VI and seeks help from unconventional speech therapist Lionel Logue to unite a nation.
The King’s Speech
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About The King’s Speech
Prince Albert, Duke of York, known as Bertie, faces a daunting personal challenge: a debilitating stammer that hinders his ability to speak publicly. When his brother, King Edward VIII, abdicates the throne, Bertie unexpectedly becomes King George VI. Under immense pressure to unite a nation on the brink of World War II, he seeks unconventional help from Lionel Logue, an Australian speech therapist with no formal credentials but a unique approach to treatment.
Duration
1h 53min
Release Date
2010
Directors
Tom Hooper
Cast
Colin Firth
Geoffrey Rush
Helena Bonham Carter