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The Madness of King George 1994 Directed by Nicholas Hytner

His Majesty was all powerful and all knowing. But he wasn't quite all there.

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.

Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Revenue $15,238,994
Release Date 28 December 1994
107 mins
Cast
Nigel Hawthorne George III
Helen Mirren Queen Charlotte
Ian Holm Willis
Anthony Calf Fitzroy
Amanda Donohoe Lady Pembroke
Rupert Graves Greville
John Wood Thurlow
Rupert Everett Prince of Wales
Selina Cadell Mrs Cordwell
Caroline Harker Mrs Fitzherbert
Julian Rhind-Tutt Duke of York
Barry Stanton Sheridan
Peter Bride-Kirk Royal Child
Eve Cadman Royal Child
Thomas Copeland Royal Child
Joanna Hall Royal Child
Russell Martin Royal Child
Natalie Palys Royal Child
David Leon Footman
Dan Hammond Footman
Nick Sampson Sergeant at Arms
Jeremy Child Black Rod
Janine Duvitski Margaret Nicholson
James Peck Willis' Attendant
Clive Brunt Willis' Attendant
Fergus Webster Willis' Attendant
Barry Gillespie Willis' Attendant
Joe Maddison Willis' Attendant