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A meditation on power and the metaphor of the body of state, based on the real episode of dementia experienced by George III [now suspected a victim of porphyria, a blood disorder]. As he loses his senses, he becomes both more alive and more politically marginalized; neither effect desirable to his lieutenants, who jimmy the rules to avoid a challenge to regal authority, raising the question of who is really in charge. Written by
Dan Hartung <dhartung@mcs.com>
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His Majesty was all powerful and all knowing. But he wasn't quite all there.
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Trivia
There had been some question as to whether
Nigel Hawthorne should be cast in the movie, since he was 65 at the time of filming and King George III was only fifty at the time of his first bout of insanity.
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Goofs
Early in the film, as King George rides his horse, lawnmower tire tracks are visible on the field.
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Quotes
George III:
Good evening, Mrs. King.
Queen Charlotte:
Good evening, Mr. King.
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Connections
Featured in
The King's Speech (2010)
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Soundtracks
Zadok the Priest
(uncredited)
Music by
George Frideric Handel (as G H Handel)
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The late Nigel Hawthorne received his only Oscar nomination for his outstanding role of King George III of England who developed a mental disorder that created chaos for the the nation's leader in the 1700s. His wife (Helen Mirren in an Oscar-nominated role) cannot cope and it turns out that no one can really help the king as the medical profession just lacked the modernism necessary to assist. Ian Holm is a genuine scene-stealer as the physician who uses some unorthodox methods to try and cure the titled character. Nigel Hawthorne, who sadly passed away recently, was one of the truly great actors of his time and this was his finest role. 4 stars out of 5.