The King's Speech (2010)
The King's Speech
”A reluctant king overcomes his speech impediment with the help of a therapist.”
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Colin Firth delivers an amazing performance showing the behind-the-scenes of one of the most tumultuous moments of the British crown - and which had a direct impact on World War II. A great choice for those who want to find a human side in great figures of history, or are interested in that period of the twentieth century.
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The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.
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