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Wallis & Edward (2005)

2005-12-18 · 1h 34m · EN
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In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice divorced American. These events caused a scandal around the world and Wallis has since been demonised as the woman who stole the King of England. Wallis and Edward is the first time that the events have been considered from Wallis's point of view. The drama follows the beginning of their affair whilst Edward was Prince of Wales and Wallis was still married to Ernest Simpson.

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Sarah WilliamsWriterDavid MooreDirector

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David WestheadDavid WestheadErnest SimpsonJoely RichardsonJoely RichardsonWallis SimpsonLisa KayLisa KayMary RaffrayHelena MichellHelena MichellThelma FurnessMiriam MargolyesMiriam MargolyesAunt BessieStephen Campbell MooreStephen Campbell MooreEdwardSimon HepworthSimon HepworthPerry BrownlowMonica DolanMonica DolanElizabethDavid CalderDavid CalderWinston ChurchillRichard JohnsonRichard JohnsonStanley BaldwinJulian WadhamJulian WadhamAlec HardingeKen BonesKen BonesMaitland

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British royal family

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Genre affinityDrama · Romance · HistoryTheme affinityBritish Royal FamilyMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomance · British Royal FamilyDirector preference528114

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What is Wallis & Edward about?

In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice divorced American. These events caused a scandal around the world and Wallis has since been demonised as the woman who stole the King of England. Wallis and Edward is the first time that the events have been considered from Wallis's point of view. The drama follows the beginning of their affair whilst Edward was Prince of Wales and Wallis was still married to Ernest Simpson.

How long is Wallis & Edward?

Wallis & Edward has a runtime of 94 minutes.