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The King's Speech

The story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer.

Britain's Prince Albert must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth hires Lionel Logue, an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An extraordinary friendship develops between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence.

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Info about The King's Speech

Studio(s): The Weinstein Company, See-Saw Films

Originally Released: Australia, Dec 23, 2010

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Box Office Gross: $373,700,000.00

Budget: $15,000,000.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, History

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