While still the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII meets the married American socialite, Wallis Simpson. Their relationship causes furor in the palace and in parliament, especially when King George V dies, Mrs. Simpson gets divorced, and King Edward announces his intentions to marry her.
Credits
Edward & Mrs. Simpson Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Edward Fox
He was 41, now 87 years old
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as King Edward VIII |
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Nigel Hawthorne
He was 49, 72 years old when he died
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as Walter Monkton |
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Cynthia Harris
She was 44, now 89 years old
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as Wallis Warfield Simpson |
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Peggy Ashcroft
She was 70, 83 years old when she died
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as Queen Mary |
Edward & Mrs. Simpson Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Waris Hussein as Director. He was 39 (now 85) years old
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Directing |
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Simon Raven as Writer. He was 50 (73) years old when He died
|
Writing |
