The King’s Speech takes out top award at TIFF

September 21, 2010 3:34

Australian/UK co-production The King’s Speech has won the Cadillac People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Directed by Tom Hooper and played by an all-star cast (Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham-Carter), the period drama received a standing ovation at its premiere on September 10 and is already generating Oscar buzz.

The Cadillac People’s Choice Award is voted by the festival audience. Previous winners include Academy Award-nominated Precious and Academy Award winner Slumdog Millionaire.

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Academy Award Colin Firth Emile Sherman film Geoffrey Rush Helena Bonham-Carter Precious See Saw Films Slumdog Millionaire The King's Speech Toronto International Film Festival