The Madness of King George
“His Majesty was all powerful and all knowing. But he wasn't quite all there.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Madness of King George // TRAILER // (Presented on 35mm in August)
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Top Cast
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Nigel Hawthorne
George III
Helen Mirren
Queen Charlotte
Ian Holm
Willis
Anthony Calf
Fitzroy
Amanda Donohoe
Lady Pembroke
Rupert Graves
Greville
Geoffrey Palmer
Warren
Julian Wadham
Pitt
John Wood
Thurlow
Rupert Everett
Prince of Wales
Jim Carter
Fox
Roger Hammond
Baker
Cyril Shaps
Pepys
Selina Cadell
Mrs Cordwell
Paul Corrigan
Braun
Matthew Lloyd Davies
Papandick
Caroline Harker
Mrs Fitzherbert
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Duke of York
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 28, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Hytner
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Bennett
- Original Score
- George Fenton, Keith Grant
- Original Title
- The Madness of King George
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.2M
- Production Studios
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Close Call Films, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Hytner
Alan Bennett
George Fenton, Keith Grant
Andrew Dunn
Tariq Anwar
David Parfitt, Stephen Evans
Department Leadership Roster
David Parfitt
Producer
Nicholas Hytner
Director
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Alan Bennett
Screenplay
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Mark Thompson
Costume Design
Stephen Evans
Producer
Ken Adam
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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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.
Who stars in The Madness of King George?
The principal cast of The Madness of King George includes Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Ian Holm, Anthony Calf, Amanda Donohoe.
When was The Madness of King George released and how long is it?
The Madness of King George was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did The Madness of King George make at the box office?
The Madness of King George grossed $15.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Madness of King George?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Madness of King George was composed by George Fenton, Keith Grant.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Madness of King George?
The Madness of King George holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).