A United Kingdom
📖 Synopsis
The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The true story of a love that shook an empire”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Amma Asante
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
David OyelowoSeretse Khama
Rosamund PikeRuth Williams-Khama
Tom FeltonRufus Lancaster
Jack DavenportSir Alistair Canning
Terry PhetoNaledi Khama
Laura CarmichaelMuriel Williams
Jessica OyelowoLady Lilly Canning
Vusi KuneneTshekedi Khama
Nicholas LyndhurstGeorge Williams
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A United Kingdom about?
- The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.
- Who directed A United Kingdom?
- A United Kingdom was directed by Amma Asante.
- When was A United Kingdom released?
- A United Kingdom was released on November 25, 2016.
- How long is A United Kingdom?
- A United Kingdom has a runtime of 1h 51m.
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