The King’s Speech
Winter 2011 Features series
Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 4:00pm
Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 7:00pm
Acadia Cinema's Al Whittle Theatre
450 Main Street, Wolfville, NS
Directed by Tom Hooper
Screenplay by David Seidler
Starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter
Rated PG ·
1h 58m
UK, Australia
English
The King’s Speech
Following the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of his brother King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) 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 (Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush).
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 (Timothy Spall), 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.