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 ...
- $27.4 million
- The Madness of George III, by Alan Bennett
Dec 28, 1994 · The Madness of King George: Directed by Nicholas Hytner. With Rupert Graves, Helen Mirren, Amanda Donohoe, Charlotte Curley. When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.
- Nicholas Hytner
- 74
- 2 min
Jan 27, 1995 · A fond and humorous portrait of the mad King George III, who struggles to regain his sanity and his throne in 1788. The film depicts his courtiers, his doctor, and his loyal wife, as he faces the challenges of his own mind and the American colonies.
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Apr 21, 2022. Rated: 3/4 • Mar 14, 2022. Rated: 3/4 • Sep 19, 2021. Aging King George III (Nigel Hawthorne) of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788....
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- Nicholas Hytner
- PG-13
- Nigel Hawthorne
The late 18th century 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.
Summaries. When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation. Aging King George III of England (Sir Nigel Hawthorne) 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 ...
