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The Madness of King George (VHS, 1995)

Nicholas Hytner, Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren | Theatrical release: 1995 | Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
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Movie synopsis
King George III does some very odd things, but then who is to argue with the king? Well, his ambitious son, for one. He's not getting any younger, and all he does is sit around waiting for his father to die. So when the king starts behaving like a real madman, the Prince of Wales lobbies Parliament to assign him the power of prince regent. What ensues is a political struggle between the prime minister, a royalist, and the opposition party. In the meantime, the king is slowly being tortured by the strange practices of 18th-century medicine: He is bled regularly, and his feces are analyzed by all manner of doctors. To rectify this atrocity, the king's distressed entourage solicits the aid of a country doctor who's as unsuccessful as his predecessors but a little more humane. When it seems as if he will be forced to abdicate his throne, George III regains his sanity just in time to assure the Parliament that he's able to rule. Directed by Nicholas Hytner and featuring an Oscar-nominated tour-de-force performance from Nigel Hawthorne, THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE is an unforgettable romp through a crucial period in English history.

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  • Number of Tapes: 1
  • Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
  • Film Country: United Kingdom
  • UPC: 707729650133

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Genre:Dramas
Format:VHS

eBay Product ID: EPID3231641

Editorial reviews

"...[Hawthorne] has a blast....Mirren is marvelous....But the real treat is Everett..."
Premiere - Kitty Bowe Hearty (02/01/1995)

"...Comedy and tragedy cohere in this extraordinary film....The thrill of Hawthorne's astounding performance is not something you want to miss..."
Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (01/26/1995)

"...There's much to admire in [Hytner's] splendid screen adaptation....A deft, mischievous, beautifully acted historical drama with exceptionally broad appeal..."
New York Times - Janet Maslin (12/28/1994)

"...[Hawthorne] makes a dignified and affecting monarch....The humor [is] built into this sharp-witted human comedy..." -- Rating: B+
Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (01/20/1995)

"...Brisk, confident direction....It manages the rare feat of being both cinematic and theatrical..."
Sight and Sound - Geoffrey Macnab (04/01/1995)

"...Potent, engrossing and even thrilling to experience....THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE keeps us amused, surprised and delighted..."
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (12/28/1994)

"...Bennett's play, and the direction by Nicholas Hytner, are more lighthearted than analytical, and the performance by Nigel Hawthorne as the ailing king is barbed and yet lovable..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (01/27/1995)

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Created: 10/08/12

He was the King, after all, but was he really mad?

Yes, I would recommend this product to a friend.
Review For: The Madness of King George (VHS, 1995)

This is as historically interesting as it is entertaining and you may learn a bit about anatomy and physiology, as well. Great movie, well acted, costumes are magnificent and if you aren't saying "What, what?" after you see this brilliant film, then you need to watch it again. Language can be a bit harsh at times...

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Created: 03/01/07

The Madness of King George is an appropriate title

Review For: The Madness of King George (VHS, 1995)

I saw this on Cable a few times and just loved it. Considering it is fact based makes it even more enjoyable. Great acting.

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