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.
11-25-2016
1h 51m
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Movie Details
Production Info
Director:
Amma Asante
Production:
Pathé, Yoruba Saxon Productions, Harbinger Pictures, Perfect Weekend, Film United, Canal+, Ciné+, BBC Film, Ingenious Media, Fox Searchlight Pictures, BFI
Revenue:
$13,819,139
Budget:
$14,000,000
Key Crew
Costume Design:
Jenny Beavan
Production Design:
Simon Bowles
Executive Producer:
Guy Hibbert
Executive Producer:
Cameron McCracken
Stunt Coordinator:
Ray Nicholas
Locations and Languages
Country:
GB
Filming:
CZ; FR; GB; US
Languages:
en
Main Cast
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