Madness of King George, The

Synopsis: Adapted from Alan Bennett’s stage play ‘The Madness of George III’, the film focuses on King George’s deteriorating mental condition that opens the door for court intrigue and the usurping of the throne by his son, the Prince of Wales. Nigel Hawthorne, who plays the eccentric King, precisely captures the scalding indignity of a proud ruler reduced to a helpless patient, especially when he reads a moving passage from King Lear that triggers his temporary return to sanity.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1995
Notes: Made on a budget of $8 million, the film debut of Nicholas Hytner, who also directed the original stage version.
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)