A United Kingdom (2016)
The true story of a love that shook an empire
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.
Cast
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David Oyelowo
as Seretse Khama
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Rosamund Pike
as Ruth Williams-Khama
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Tom Felton
as Rufus Lancaster
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Jack Davenport
as Sir Alistair Canning
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Terry Pheto
as Naledi Khama
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Laura Carmichael
as Muriel Williams
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Jessica Oyelowo
as Lady Lilly Canning
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Vusi Kunene
as Tshekedi Khama
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Nicholas Lyndhurst
as George Williams
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Arnold Oceng
as Charles
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Anastasia Hille
as Dot Williams
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Charlotte Hope
as Olivia Lancaster
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Theo Landey
as Nash
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Abena Ayivor
as Ella Khama
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Jack Lowden
as Tony Benn
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Zackary Momoh
as Oluwu
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Nicholas Rowe
as Fenner Brockway
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Billy Boyle
as Reverend James Manners
Crew
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Amma Asante
Director
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Sam McCurdy
Director of Photography
- Jonathan Amos Editor
- Jon Gregory Editor
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Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
- Widens Pkolo Dorsainville Producer
- Peter Heslop Producer
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David Oyelowo
Producer
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Brunson Green
Producer
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Rick McCallum
Producer
- Justin Moore-Lewy Producer
- Charlie Mason Producer
