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Cast
James Wilby
as King George VI, aka 'Bertie'
Alan Bates
as King George V
Juliet Aubrey
as Queen Elizabeth
Eileen Atkins
as Queen Mary
Dolly Wells
as Princess Mary
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
as Lady Mabel Airlie
Charles Edwards
as David
Oliver Ford Davies
as Archbishop Lang
Deborah Cornelius
as Thelma Furness
Michael Elwyn
as Lionel Logue
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2002
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History, Romance
Votes11
DirectorGiles Foster
WritersNigel Williams
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBertie and Elizabeth
About Bertie and Elizabeth
The life of England’s George VI, who was forced to become King following the abdication of his brother, and his relationship with his wife, Elizabeth.
Directed by Giles Foster, Bertie and Elizabeth leans on a strong ensemble — James Wilby, Alan Bates, Juliet Aubrey — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2002.
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