Nigel Hawthorne
George III
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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 eldest son, the Prince of ...
Apr 15, 2013 · George III is well known in children's history books for being the "mad king who lost America". In recent years, though, it has become fashionable among historians to put his "madness" down to the ...
Dec 28, 1994 · A 1994 comedy-drama film about the mental illness of King George III of England and its impact on his family and politics. Starring Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Rupert Everett and others, directed by Nicholas Hytner.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Nicholas Hytner
- 1994-12-28
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. 537 IMDb 7.2 1 h 50 min 1994. X-Ray PG-13.
- 110 min
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 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 watchlist options for this historical satire.
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- History, Drama
- PG-13
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A historical comedy-drama about the mental illness of King George III of England and the political intrigues of his court. Learn about the plot, cast, trivia, and reviews of this film based on a true story.
