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The true story of a love that shook an empire
6.7 / 10 IMDb November 25, 2016 1h 51m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 51m
Release Date
November 25, 2016
Genre
Drama, History
Status
Released
Budget
$14,000,000
Revenue
$13,819,139
Languages
English
Country
Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Writers
Cast
David Oyelowo
as Seretse Khama
Rosamund Pike
as Ruth Williams-Khama
Tom Felton
as Rufus Lancaster
Jack Davenport
as Sir Alistair Canning
Terry Pheto
as Naledi Khama
Laura Carmichael
as Muriel Williams
Jessica Oyelowo
as Lady Lilly Canning
Vusi Kunene
as Tshekedi Khama
Nicholas Lyndhurst
as George Williams
Arnold Oceng
as Charles
Anastasia Hille
as Dot Williams
Charlotte Hope
as Olivia Lancaster
Theo Landey
as Nash
Abena Ayivor
as Ella Khama
Jack Lowden
as Tony Benn
Zackary Momoh
as Oluwu
Nicholas Rowe
as Fenner Brockway
Billy Boyle
as Reverend James Manners
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Conny Stadler
as Missionary
Kevin Hand
as Manager
Production Companies
Pathé
Yoruba SaxonHarbinger Pictures
Perfect Weekend
Film United
Canal+
Ciné+
BBC Film
Ingenious Media
BFIA United Kingdom Official Trailer 2016
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