Wallis & Edward
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2005-12-18
Runtime: 94 mins
Director: David Moore
Writer: Sarah Williams
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama, Romance, History
Original title: Wallis & Edward
Production Companies: Company Pictures, ITV, Atlantic Film Productions
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Cast
David Westhead
Joely Richardson
Lisa Kay
Helena Michell
Miriam Margolyes
Stephen Campbell Moore
Simon Hepworth
Monica Dolan
David Calder
Richard Johnson
Julian Wadham
Ken Bones
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