Nigel Hawthorne
George III
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The Madness of King George. The Madness of King George is a 1994 British biographical comedy drama film directed by Nicholas Hytner and adapted by Alan Bennett from his own 1991 play The Madness of George III. It tells the true story of George III of Great Britain 's deteriorating mental health, and his equally declining relationship with his ...
Dec 28, 1994 · A 1994 comedy-drama film about the mental illness of King George III of England in 1788 and its political consequences. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Nicholas Hytner
- 1994-12-28
Apr 15, 2013 · The theory formed the basis of a long-running play by Alan Bennett, The Madness of George III, which was later adapted for film starring Nigel Hawthorne in the title role. However, a new...
A comedy-drama film based on a play about the mental illness of King George III of England in 1788. See critics' reviews, cast and crew, and streaming options for this historical satire.
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- Nicholas Hytner
- PG-13
- Nigel Hawthorne
England's benevolent King George III suddenly takes ill, and shows signs of mental instability-opening the door for court intrigue and the usurping of the throne by his worthless son, the Prince of Wales. The film took home an Academy Award® for its spectacular Art and Set Decoration.
Jan 27, 1995 · A comedy-drama about the mental decline of George III, the British monarch who lost America and faced a rebellious son. Nigel Hawthorne stars as the king, who struggles to keep his throne and his sanity with the help of a doctor and his queen.
A historical comedy-drama about the mental illness of King George III of England and the political intrigues of his court. See the plot summaries, cast and crew, trivia, and user reviews of this film based on a true story.
