The Madness Of King George

  • 1995 film

Period comedy biopic based on the episodes of insanity suffereed by King George III. Stars Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Ian Holm, Anthony Calf, Amanda Donohoe and more.

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The Lady In The Van. Image shows from L to R: Miss Shepherd (Maggie Smith), Alan Bennett (Alex Jennings). Copyright: BBC Films
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Let Them Eat Cake. Image shows from L to R: Lisette (Dawn French), Colombine (Jennifer Saunders), Bouffant (Adrian Scarborough). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
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