The King's Speech

The story

The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

Cast & crew

Colin FirthKing George VI

Geoffrey RushLionel Logue

Helena Bonham CarterQueen Elizabeth

Guy PearceKing Edward VIII

Timothy SpallWinston Churchill

Michael GambonKing George V

Jennifer EhleMyrtle Logue

Derek JacobiArchbishop Cosmo Lang

Freya Wilson

Freya WilsonPrincess Elizabeth

Ramona MarquezPrincess Margaret

Richard DixonPrivate Secretary

Robert PortalEquerry