Bertie and Elizabeth (2002): Cast
Bertie and Elizabeth is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Giles Foster, starring James Wilby as King George VI, aka 'Bertie', Amber Sealey and Alan Bates. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Giles Foster
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Whitehall Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bertie and Elizabeth About?
The premise of Bertie and Elizabeth without spoilers.
Bertie, the Duke of York, was the younger son of George V, expected to lead a private life with his Scottish wife Elizabeth Bowes‑Lyon and their daughters. When his elder brother Edward VIII abdicates to marry Wallis Simpson, Bertie reluctantly assumes the throne, becoming King George VI and guiding the nation through wartime challenges.
Bertie and Elizabeth Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- queen
- abdication
- royal romance
- victory in europe day
- royal family
- first lady
- president
- speech
- king
- stammer
- speech therapy
- reference to duchess of windsor
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- state funeral
- lung cancer
- death of king
- archbishop of canterbury
- divorcee
- cigarette smoking
- attack on pearl harbor
- london blitz
- phonograph
- kilt
- bagpipes
- england
- duke of windsor
- 1930s
- 1920s
- resignation
- world war two
- windsor
- windsor castle
- royalty
- london england
- character name in title
Bertie and Elizabeth Cast & Characters
James Wilby leads the cast as King George VI, aka 'Bertie', with Amber Sealey as Wallis Simpson and Alan Bates as King George V. Directed by Giles Foster; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Giles Foster
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James Wilby as King George VI, aka 'Bertie' - Amber Sealey as Wallis Simpson
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Alan Bates as King George V -
Eileen Atkins as Queen Mary
Also Starring in Bertie and Elizabeth
· 19 more- Oliver Ford Davies Archbishop Lang
- Jack Whitehall Little Boy (uncredited)
- Dolly Wells Princess Mary
- Robert Hardy President Roosevelt
- David Ryall Winston Churchill
- Corin Redgrave General Montgomery
- Paul Brooke Tommy Lascelles
- David Burke Lord Reith
- Jeremy Child Sir Samuel Hoare
- Denis Lill Clement Attlee
- Jeremy Swift Royal Page
- Michael Elwyn Lionel Logue
- Juliet Aubrey Queen Elizabeth
- Charles Edwards David
- Barbara Leigh-Hunt Lady Mabel Airlie
- Helen Ryan Queen Wilhelmina
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- Joanna Hole East End woman
- Elisabeth Dermot Walsh Lillibet
- Deborah Cornelius Thelma Furness
More from Giles Foster
More films directed by Giles Foster: The Prince and the Pauper, Adam Bede, The Lilac Bus and Monster Maker.
Bertie and Elizabeth Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bertie and Elizabeth.
Bertie and Elizabeth Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Bertie és Elizabeth” and “伯蒂与伊丽莎白”.
- Also known as
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- Bertie és Elizabeth
- 伯蒂与伊丽莎白
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Bertie and Elizabeth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bertie and Elizabeth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bertie and Elizabeth?
Bertie and Elizabeth runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Bertie and Elizabeth released?
Bertie and Elizabeth was released on June 4, 2002.
Who directed Bertie and Elizabeth?
Bertie and Elizabeth was directed by Giles Foster.
More films by Giles Foster Who is in the cast of Bertie and Elizabeth?
Bertie and Elizabeth stars James Wilby as King George VI, aka 'Bertie', Amber Sealey as Wallis Simpson and Alan Bates as King George V, among 23 credited actors.
Does Bertie and Elizabeth have a post-credit scene?
No. Bertie and Elizabeth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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