The Kings Speech

Product Description After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill (Timothy Spall), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle. Based on the true story of King George VI, "The King's Speech" follows the Royal Monarch's quest to find his voice. .com Candidates for president and prime minister choose to run, but kings rarely have a choice. Such was the case for Prince Albert, known by family members as Bertie (Colin Firth), whose stutter made public speaking difficult. Upon the death of his father, George V (Michael Gambon, making the most of a small part), the crown went to Bertie's brother, Edward VIII (Guy

Key details: Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No | MPAA rating: R (Restricted) | Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 5.4 x 7.5 inches; 2.08 ounces | Director: Tom Hooper | Media Format: Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen | Run time: 1 hour and 58 minutes | Release date: April 19, 2011 | Actors: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Guy Pearce, Helena Bonham Carter | Subtitles: : English, Spanish

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Customer feedback: 4.8/5 average rating.

Customers say: Customers consider "The King's Speech" a favorite movie that gets better with each watch, featuring superbly chosen supporting actors and a true-life story about personal triumph over adversity.

Review snippets: The King's Speech offers a well done, interesting period piece, focused on the final days of King Edward VIII's reign, into the early days of the reign of his younger brother, the much beloved King George VI. We first see / I can enjoy fine movies with minimalist acting. Where the actors spend a lot of time saying nothing, but looking very serious, or hurt, or angry or whatever. The kind of the thing that lots of young American actors like

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