National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III
Nov 20, 2018 | IMDB 6.3
132 min Watch NowDrama, History
It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.
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IMDB 7 | Jun , 2017
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IMDB 1 | Jul , 2015
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