| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD)(110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Contemporary classics.
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| Note |
Widescreen. |
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Dolby surround stereo. |
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Based on Alan Bennett's stage play The madness of George III. |
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Originally produced as motion picture in 1994. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Andrew Dunn ; editor, Tariq Anwar ; music adapted by George Fenton. |
| Cast |
Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Ian Holm, Amanda Donohoe, Rupert Graves, Rupert Everett. |
| Summary |
Based on the life of King George III, this is the story of royal intrigue, sexual indiscretions, backstairs plotting and a battle for power between Parliament and the throne, all occuring while the King is being treated for an unknown mental illness. |
| Audience |
Rated PG-13. |
| System Details |
DVD format. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
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Includes French or Spanish subtitles. |
| Awards |
Academy awards for art direction and set decoration, 1994. |
| Subject |
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 -- Drama.
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Kings and rulers -- England -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Feature films -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Comedy. |
| Added Author |
Hawthorne, Nigel.
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Mirren, Helen.
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Holm, Ian, 1931-
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Donohoe, Amanda.
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Graves, Rupert, 1963-
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Everett, Rupert.
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Hytner, Nicholas, 1957-
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| Added Title |
Madness of King George (Motion picture)
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| ISBN |
0792849000 |
| Standard No. |
027616862808 |
| Music No. |
1002043 MGM |
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