Colin Firth on ‘The King’s Speech’
We speak with Colin Firth about his latest film, ?The King’s Speech,? which centers on Queen Elizabeth’s father, King George VI. Firth plays Albert George, unexpectedly forced to take the throne after the death of his father and abdication of his older brother. As World War II looms, George must overcome his lifelong stuttering problem and address the nation.
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