The Madness of King George

The Madness of King George

6.766

1994-12-28

Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts of temper, his hapless doctors attempt the ineffectual cures of the day. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne.

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The Madness of King George

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Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts of temper, his hapless doctors attempt the ineffectual cures of the day. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne.

Released

1994-12-28

Runtime

107

Director

Nicholas Hytner

Budget

$0

Revenue

$15238994

Genres

Comedy

Drama

History

Language

English

Production

The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Close Call Films

Film4 Productions

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