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Wallis & Edward(2005)
Status: Released
Date: 2005-12-18
51%
6 Votes
Time: 1h 34m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Atlantic Film Productions
Movie: Wallis & Edward
Top 10 Billed Cast
David Westhead
Ernest Simpson
Joely Richardson
Wallis Simpson
Lisa Kay
Mary Raffray
Miriam Margolyes
Aunt Bessie
Stephen Campbell Moore
Edward
Simon Hepworth
Perry Brownlow
Monica Dolan
Elizabeth
David Calder
Winston Churchill
Richard Johnson
Stanley Baldwin
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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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2005-12-18
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5.1
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