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.
Apr 15, 2013 · Modern medicine may help us to discover the real reasons behind King George III's erratic behaviour, writes historian Lucy Worsley.
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.
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.
Aging King George III (Nigel Hawthorne) of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent ...
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- History, Drama
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Jan 27, 1995 · The film opens in 1788, some years after the American colonies have thrown off George's rule. He presides over an Establishment that wishes him gone - his own son, the Prince of Wales, waits impatiently in the wings - and over a court scandalized by his erratic behavior.
The Madness Of King George. 1994 · 1 hr 51 min. PG-13. Drama · Comedy. In late 18th century England, the benevolent King George III takes ill, showing signs of madness, opening the door to be usurped by his worthless son. Subtitles: English. Starring: Amanda Donohoe Rupert Everett Rupert Graves Nigel Hawthorne Ian Holm Helen Mirren.
