As a child, David Seidler developed a stammer, which he believes was caused by the emotional trauma of World War II and the murder of his grandparents during the Holocaust. King George VI's success in overcoming his stammer inspired the young Seidler, "Here was a stutterer who was a king and had to give radio speeches where everyone was listening to every syllable he uttered, and yet did so with passion and intensity." When Seidler became an adult, he resolved to write about King George VI. During the late 1970s and 1980s he voraciously researched the King, but found a dearth of information on Logue. Eventually Seidler contacted Valentine Logue, who agreed to discuss his father and make his notebooks available if the Queen Mother gave her permission. She asked him not to do so in her lifetime, and Seidler halted the project.
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The King's Speech (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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- 1 Alexandre DesplatLionel and Bertie 2:11
- 2 Alexandre DesplatThe King's Speech 3:55
- 3 Alexandre DesplatMy Kingdom, My Rules 2:51
- 4 Alexandre DesplatThe King Is Dead 2:06
- 5 Alexandre DesplatMemories of Childhood 3:37
- 6 Alexandre DesplatKing George VI 3:06
- 7 Alexandre DesplatThe Royal Household 1:44
- 8 Alexandre DesplatQueen Elizabeth 3:35
- 9 Alexandre DesplatFear and Suspicion 3:24
- 10 Alexandre DesplatThe Rehearsal 1:43
- 11 Alexandre DesplatThe Threat of War 3:56
- 12 Terry DaviesSpeaking Unto Nations (Beethoven Symphony no 7 - II ) 5:03
- 13 Terry DaviesEpilogue ( Beethoven Piano Concerto no 5 "Emperor" -II ) 3:57
The King’s Speech
(2010)10
| Country | |
| Runtime | 1 hr 58 min |
| Budget | $15 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $414 245 125 December 16, 2010 |
| USA | $138 797 449 |
| Other countries | $275 447 676 |
| Box Office – Budget | $399 245 125 |
| Premiere: USA | $138 797 449 September 6, 2010 |
| first day | $345 610 |
| theaters | 1011 |
| rollout | 275 days |
| Digital: World | April 19, 2011 |
| Parental Advisory | Profanity |
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| Also Known As | El Discurso del Rey United States |
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The story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer.Сast and Crew
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Historical Background
The film "The King's Speech" is based on the true story of King George VI of the United Kingdom, who struggled with a severe stammer. The story is set in the 1930s, a time of great political and social upheaval, as the world was on the brink of World War II.
King George VI
Born as Albert Frederick Arthur George, he was the second son of King George V. Known to his family as "Bertie," he was not initially expected to become king. However, his life took a dramatic turn when his elder brother, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée. This unexpected event thrust Bertie into the role of king.
The Speech Impediment
King George VI's stammer was a significant personal challenge, especially given the increasing importance of radio broadcasts in reaching the public. His struggle with speech was not just a personal issue but a national one, as he needed to communicate effectively with his people during a time of crisis.
Logue's Role
To overcome his speech difficulties, King George VI sought the help of an Australian speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Logue's unconventional methods and the bond he formed with the king were pivotal in helping George VI manage his stammer and deliver crucial wartime speeches.
Accuracy of the Film
The film "The King's Speech" is largely faithful to the real events, capturing the essence of King George VI's struggle and his relationship with Lionel Logue. While some dramatic liberties were taken for cinematic purposes, the core story remains true to history. The film effectively portrays the emotional and psychological challenges faced by the king and highlights the importance of his friendship with Logue.
Conclusion
Overall, "The King's Speech" provides an insightful look into a lesser-known aspect of British royal history, focusing on personal triumph over adversity. The film's success in depicting this story is a testament to the compelling nature of the real events and the skillful storytelling of David Seidler, the screenwriter.
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Brilliant British actors talk about how the current Queen’s dad had a speech impediment and how he struggled with it. You can say this is the series The Crown at minimum wages. Family squabbles at a high level. The story is not that exciting, it is interesting in places but a little bland.
Too academic for me movies – E2-E4, zhi-shi with the letter i, sex in missionary position. Therefore, whatever such a movie is, it leaves me indifferent. Pierce is criminally short, and Carter is completely out of place. 6.5.
The film is good, but the last half hour seemed boring to me. I thought that Rush’s hero would be a typical aggressive mentor, but it’s quite the opposite. As for Firth, his character infuriated me, even though I felt sympathy for him. Brilliant acting, especially Firth.
A perfect blend of personal life and world history. I would give an Oscar to Geoffrey Rush, he was simply brilliant.
When the fate of the empire is at stake and the king suffers from a stutter, the tired theme of overcoming fears becomes extremely fascinating. A plus is attention to detail: we see how the hero finds his voice – from exercises to working through childhood traumas.
A boring, bland and drawn-out movie woven entirely from cliches, which was created only so that the stagnant Hollywood old men would give it a bunch of awards.
A very nice flowing storyline. It was interesting to see a new fact about stuttering and that it wasn’t all that simple. I believe the king how difficult it is to cope with a defect and I understand.
The biopic about the father of the Queen of Great Britain turned out to be quite good, Geoffrey Rush is inimitable, and in general, the main roles are played by selected English actors.
Outstanding work by the acting duo; it’s incredibly interesting to watch the development of friendship, and the resulting change in the character of the main character. Great heartfelt biopic.
At first the topic itself scared me a lot and even made me laugh, I was like "stuttering? Seriously?", but the way it was done so masterfully convinced me how stupid the topic was. Good camera work, acting, atmosphere and the story itself are top notch.
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