‘The King’s Speech’ deserves the plaudits

When King George V (Michael Gambon) dies in 1936, eldest son Edward (Guy Pearce) ascends to the throne, but his reign is shrouded in scandal as he continues to romance American divorcee Wallis Simpson (Eve Best).

Fri, 29 Apr, 2011 - 23:33

Cert 12, 113 mins, Comedy/Drama

Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Jennifer Ehle, Claire Bloom, Michael Gambon, Eve Best.

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