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The Madness of King George (1994)

28/12/1994 (GB)Comedy, Drama, History1h 47m
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His Majesty was all powerful and all knowing. But he wasn't quite all there.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Nigel Hawthorne

      Nigel Hawthorne

      George III

    2. Helen Mirren

      Helen Mirren

      Queen Charlotte

    3. Ian Holm

      Ian Holm

      Willis

    4. Anthony Calf

      Anthony Calf

      Fitzroy

    5. Amanda Donohoe

      Amanda Donohoe

      Lady Pembroke

    6. Rupert Graves

      Rupert Graves

      Greville

    7. Geoffrey Palmer

      Geoffrey Palmer

      Warren

    8. Julian Wadham

      Julian Wadham

      Pitt

    9. John Wood

      John Wood

      Thurlow

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    A review by jw

    8.0
    Written by jw on Sep 27, 2022

    As monarchs go, King George is of the better kind. He's gruff and has annoying quirks, but he cares for people and country. He's neither a cruel tyrant, nor a wasteful peacock - which the prince is. Trouble is, King George is not well any more. In his head. What we can diagnose to be likely porphyria today, was simply madness back then. The Madness of King George has its aspects of tragedy, family drama, intrigue, comedy; but always present are the reflections about politics, power, monarchy and what it is, can be, should be (and whether at all). It presents itself as a period piece, ...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget-

    Revenue$15,238,994.00

    Keywords

    • husband wife relationship
    • biography
    • based on true story
    • based on play or musical
    • parliament
    • mental illness
    • mental health
    • 18th century
    • king of england
    • assassination attempt
    • aristocracy
    • british monarchy
    • self destructiveness