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Derek Jacobi | ... | ||
Robert Portal | ... |
Equerry
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Richard Dixon | ... |
Private Secretary
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Paul Trussell | ... |
Chauffeur
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Adrian Scarborough | ... |
BBC Radio Announcer
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Andrew Havill | ... | ||
Charles Armstrong | ... |
BBC Technician
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Roger Hammond | ... | ||
Geoffrey Rush | ... | ||
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Calum Gittins | ... |
Laurie Logue
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Jennifer Ehle | ... | ||
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Dominic Applewhite | ... |
Valentine Logue
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Ben Wimsett | ... |
Anthony Logue
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England's Prince Albert must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth hires Lionel Logue, an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An extraordinary friendship develops between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence. Written by Jwelch5742
No spoilers here. I would like to let everyone know that this is an excellent film. I enjoyed it this week at the Mill Valley Film Festival in Marin County, CA. Given the outstanding cast and director, and my fascination with historical figures, I had high hopes for this film, though mixed with a certain resignation that I might be disappointed. There was no way I could have imagined how wonderful "The King's Speech" would be. There was abundant humor without the film ever becoming a comedy, drama without dreariness, and many deeply moving moments. I can't praise this film enough. It boosted my appreciation of the human capacity to become our best selves, and rise to meet even the most daunting challenges.