“Hyde Park on Hudson” quotes
(2012)
Roger Michell
directed this movie
in 2012
Title Hyde Park on Hudson
Year 2012
Director Roger Michell
Genre Drama, History, Comedy, Biography
Year 2012
Director Roger Michell
Genre Drama, History, Comedy, Biography
Plot – On June 1939, US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor host the King and Queen of England at their home in Hyde Park on Hudson. This is the first visit of a British monarch to America and it's an opportunity to create a special relationship between the two countries.
All actors – Bill Murray, Laura Linney, Samuel West, Olivia Colman, Elizabeth Marvel, Olivia Williams, Elizabeth Wilson, Martin McDougall, Andrew Havill, Eleanor Bron, Nancy Baldwin, Tim Beckmann
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“People said their marriage was troubled and unhappy. That they lived mostly separate lives. But I never saw that. That's not how they seemed when they were together.”
“We think they see all our flaws. But, that's not what they are looking to find when they look to us.”
“- Bertie: They didn't want me as their king.
- FDR: I didn't know they voted for that in England.”“We must remind ourselves that these kings and queens or whatever are no better than us. They are just people.”
“No more promises were made so none could be broken.”
“- FDR: Sir, my mother does not approve of cocktails. And thinks you might rather have a cup of tea?
- Bertie: My mother would have said the same thing. Actually, I prefer a cocktail.
- FDR: A man after my own heart.”“Three different women asked me tonight if there'd ever be an American queen. If we'd ever allow it.”
“I suppose an angel just passed, a very clumsy one.”
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