The king's speech [videorecording]
2014
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Award-winning drama from director Tom Hooper telling the story of the relationship formed between King George VI (Colin Firth, in a Golden Globe and Oscar-winning performance) and his speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). After reluctantly acceding to the throne when his older brother Edward VIII (Guy Pearce) abdicates, George, or Bertie to his family and friends, is forced to act when his stutter leads to concerns about his leadership. Help is soon at hand, however, when he employs unconventional speech therapist Lionel Logue, who, using previously untried techniques, begins to bring about improvements in George's speech. As the relationship between the two begins to strengthen, the King's new found confidence grows, just in time for him to lead his country through its gravest hour. The film netted seven BAFTAs, including Outstanding British Film, and won a further four Academy Awards, including Best Film.
Main title:
The king's speech [videorecording] / producer, Iain Canning; producer, Emile Sherman; producer, Gareth Unwin.
Author:
Hooper, Tom, directorDesplat, Alexandre, musicFirth, Colin, 1960-, actorRush, Geoffrey, 1951-, actorPearce, Guy, 1967-, actorLogue, Mark, book author
Imprint:
eOne Entertainment, 2014.
Collation:
1 videodisc (118 min.) : col.
Notes:
Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Scene access, Ratio (1:1.78 (16:9) widescreen), Languages (English), 'Making of' documentary, Interviews (Mark Logue (Co-author of 'The King's Speech: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy')), Commentary (Tom Hooper (Director)), Production notes, Speeches from the Real King George VI.Made in 2010.Based on Real events/the book by Mark Logue.Credits: music, Alexandre Desplat; cinematographer, Danny Cohen.DVDN.Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Scene access, Ratio (1:1.78 (16:9) widescreen), Languages (English), Subtitles for hard of hearing (English), 'Making of' documentary, Interviews (Mark Logue (Co-author of 'The King's Speech: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy')), Commentary (Tom Hooper (Director)), Production notes, Speeches from the Real King George VI. Descriptive audio track for the visually impaired.Credits: director, Tom Hooper; writer, David Seidler; music, Alexandre Desplat; cinematographer, Danny Cohen.MP1015D.Based on real events and the book by Mark Logue.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Guy Pearce, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Gambon, Timothy Spall, Jennifer Ehle, Derek Jacobi, Anthony Andrews, Eve Best.
Audience:
BBFC code: 12.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.43712
Local class:
791.43DFCBC
Language:
English
BRN:
708716