The Madness of King George

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Drama, History

Director

Nicholas Hytner

Original Language

EN

What is The Madness of King George about?

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.

Who directed The Madness of King George?

The Madness of King George was directed by Nicholas Hytner.

When was The Madness of King George released?

The Madness of King George was released on December 28, 1994.

How long is The Madness of King George?

The Madness of King George has a runtime of 1h 47m.

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