Colin Firth and 'The King's Speech

"60 Minutes" talks to its starring actor, Colin Firth, and reports on the historic find in an attic that helped make the "The King's Speech" an Oscar favorite. Scott Pelley reports.

[theyruinedyoutubeagain]

"A lot of movies are based on true stories, but The King's Speech has reclaimed history." Beautiful

[wendyqallab]

The king was so brave. Colin Firth was so deserving of the Oscar.

[CurtHowland]

During this film, I cried. The people who made it deserve every accolade.

[Laceykat]

Geoffrey Rush should have won the Oscar for his role in this fine film. He was as important a character as Colin Firth.

[suesjoy]

I’m not really a monarchist, but this movie transcended the monarchy. It was so beautiful, and it stayed with me for weeks after seeing it. That’s the beauty of art.

[Elnont]

George VI deserves so much recognition for achieving what he did, a man never destined or wanting the throne going on to be one of the greatest monarch in history.

[robertburns]

I stuttered growing up and also had a debilitating fear of I of course developed a fear of public also developed severe reticence. I recall being bullied by my classmates and even children outside of my schools....they made fun of me, called me names, and attacked me physically almost every day for my lack of speech. When the movie came out, colleagues ran to me and told me I must see it...one colleague said to me: "They made this movie for you!" Well, I must confess it is indeed my favorite movie, and when David Seidler received the Academy Award for best original screenplay, I was moved to tears....indeed, the movie moved me to tears too, from the beginning to the end. When David said: "I accept this on behalf of all the stutterers throughout the world. We have a voice. We have been heard. Thanks to you the Academy, " I stood up and cheered. Oh, by the way, today I am a professor of speech and communication at the University of Rhode Island and yes, I teach Public Speaking....the one course I swore I would never take or teach. And, today I have taught or trained over 17, 000 to "stand and deliver" and gain their voices. The King's Speech is mandatory viewing for all of my students and clients and I am ever grateful to David Seidler and Colin Firth and all the actors and actresses of the film and all who put this masterpiece together. You all renewed my hope and courage to continue to assert my voice....even when I stammer and fatigue sets in. If you haven't seen this moive, see it....it never grows always is a masterpiece. BRAVO! Professor Robert E. Burns, The University of Rhode Island

[pohyokelo]

Having read about King George VI, I have such a huge admiration for this man. He rose to the occasion in a very difficult time for the nation when others would run away.

[mrspock]

George VI’s childhood story along with his stammer ALONG with the fact he was forced to be king just makes me have nothing but admiration for this man.

[jean]

I loved "The King's Speech". The commitment both men showed, the dedication to a common cause, is truly inspiring.

[patrickkowalski]

I know people cannot tell on here, but as a stutterer myself, this film really hit home for myself. It shows we all have inner demons to fight, but we can all come out stronger

[JaneA]

George V1 was without doubt one of the most courageous Kings Britain ever had. His childhood was horrendous and abusive, his father was a bully and Edward was useless, but Albert was the real hero not held back by his stutter once he met Lionel logue, his early death was so very sad but he was just burnt out by anxiety, smoking and stress and cancer. This is one of the best films I have seen and all the actors were excellent

[donna]

Colin Firth is one of the greatest actors of modern times and the film is one of the best. Those letters and speech, I hope, will be preserved in a museum so the public can enjoy them rather than kept in a private collection.

[sourabhmessi]

Being a stutter myself. The film always give me goosebumps and I am never bored of watching it such an emotional connect

[NemeanLion-]

This is more than just about overcoming a stutter. It’s about connecting with what’s inside of you and setting yourself free.

[stella]

He is such a great actor, I was very happy as he won the Oscar for"The King´s Speech".

[pamelaparizo]

Loved the movie. Colin Firth was wonderful. I loved Geoffrey Rush as Logue too.

[berthamartin]

Colin handsome elegant, gentleman the epitome of class...incredible actor

[davidgillettuk]

King George, now there's a man who understood duty. I can see why the Queen mum hated his brother David so much for forcing all that on a man who was so ill equipped to take on the role. What a marvellous king he became but no wonder he smoked so much to cope with the stress.
God rest his soul.

[TheNyteScrybe]

My kid brother began stuttering the day our mother left our dad for another man. My brother was 3 and ran after their car. She looked back once, and she was gone. He stuttered for about 7 or 8 years and had much sport made of him by other kids. After intense therapy, he stopped. This movie was so personal for me in that regard.