Review of The Madness of King George (1994) by Emma H — 16 Sep 2010

Rewatched this today for the first time for ages. Amazing acting, excellent screenplay by Alan Bennett. Timeless.

This review of The Madness of King George (1994) was written by Emma H on 16 Sep 2010.

The Madness of King George has generally received very positive reviews.

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