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Wallis & Edward

Wallis & Edward (2005)

1h 34m | PG-13

⭐ 5.1 / 10

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.

Director: David Moore

Studio: Company Pictures

Genre: Drama, Romance, History

Video: 720p

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Cast

David Westhead

David Westhead

as Ernest Simpson

Joely Richardson

Joely Richardson

as Wallis Simpson

Lisa Kay

Lisa Kay

as Mary Raffray

Helena Michell

Helena Michell

as Thelma Furness

Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes

as Aunt Bessie

Stephen Campbell Moore

Stephen Campbell Moore

as Edward