A United Kingdom (2016)
The true story of a love that shook an empire
Starring David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton
Directed by Amma Asante
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.
Runtime: 111 min.
Rating: 6.8
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: Czech Republic,France,United Kingdom,United States of America
Genres: Drama,History
Keywords: africa,based on novel or book,biography,marriage,botswana,based on a true story,interracial marriage,king,woman director
Cast
Seretse Khama
Ruth Williams-Khama
Rufus Lancaster
Sir Alistair Canning
Naledi Khama
Muriel Williams
Lady Lilly Canning
Tshekedi Khama
George Williams
Charles
Dot Williams
Olivia Lancaster
Nash
Ella Khama
Tony Benn
Oluwu
Fenner Brockway
Reverend James Manners
Missionary
Manager
Reverend Leonard Patterson
Prime Minister Attlee
Terence Bernard
Kabelo
Mr. Speaker
Commonwealth Under-Secretary
Sir Ian Fraser
Roberts
Joe Appiah
Man from Rhodesia
Porter
Reporter
Reporter
Idiot
Idiot
Idiot