Movie·1994·1h 47m
The Madness of King George
His Majesty was all powerful and all knowing. But he wasn't quite all there.
Directed By
Nicholas Hytner
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts of temper, his hapless doctors attempt the ineffectual cures of the day. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne.
Written By
Alan Bennett
Producer
David Parfitt, Stephen Evans
Cinematography
Andrew Dunn
Music
George Fenton
Editor
Tariq Anwar
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Where to watch
Region: INRent
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Cast
Nigel Hawthorne
George III
Helen Mirren
Queen Charlotte
Ian Holm
Willis
Anthony Calf
Fitzroy
Amanda Donohoe
Lady Pembroke
Rupert Graves
Greville
Geoffrey Palmer
Warren
Julian Wadham
Pitt
John Wood
Thurlow
Rupert Everett
Prince of Wales
Jim Carter
Fox
Roger Hammond
Baker
Cyril Shaps
Pepys
Selina Cadell
Mrs Cordwell
Paul Corrigan
Braun
Matthew Lloyd Davies
Papandick
Caroline Harker
Mrs Fitzherbert
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Duke of York
// crew
Crew
David Parfitt
Producer
Nicholas Hytner
Director
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Alan Bennett
Screenplay
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Stephen Evans
Producer
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