The King's Speech (DVD)

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After the death of his father King George V and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII, Bertie 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, the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue. 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, 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.

Academy Award Winner
- Best Picture Of 2010
- Best Director
- Best Actor
- Best Original Screenplay


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After the death of his father King George V and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII, Bertie 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, the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue. 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, 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.

Academy Award Winner
- Best Picture Of 2010
- Best Director
- Best Actor
- Best Original Screenplay

Product Features

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Access
  • Interviews: Mark Logue (Co-author of 'The King's Speech: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy')
  • Commentary: Tom Hooper (Director)
  • Making Of Documentary
  • Production Notes

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Product Details

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Studio

Weinstein Company

Release date

May 2011

Availability

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Movie released

2010

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Dimensions

192 x 137 x 15mm (L x W x T)

Format

DVD

Running time

1 hour, 58 minutes

Region encoding

Region 2. This DVD will play in all South African DVD players. Region 2. This DVD will play in all South African DVD players.

Video format

Widescreen 16:9 (1.78:1)

Languages

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Subtitles

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Age restriction

12 PGL

Categories

LSN

X1W-PAA-8PE-3



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