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The King's Speech
Oscar-winning tale of the relationship between King George VI (Colin Firth) and the Australian speech therapist who treated his stammer.
Director: Tom Hooper
Overview
The relationship between a stammerer and his abrasive speech therapist seems unlikely material for an international smash hit. But then, the stammerer did happen to be King George VI... Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Colin Firth, this moving drama explores the challenges of public duty. BAFTA-winning support from Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush.
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