Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978)
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.
Director: Waris Hussein
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 350 min
Release Date: November 6, 1978
Cast
- Edward Fox - King Edward VIII
- Cynthia Harris - Wallis Warfield Simpson
- David Waller - Stanley Baldwin
- Peggy Ashcroft - Queen Mary
- Nigel Hawthorne - Walter Monkton
- John Shrapnel - Maj. Alexander Hardinge
- Andrew Ray - Duke of York
- Jessie Matthews - Aunt Bessie Merryman
- Charles Keating - Ernest Simpson
- Peter Ellis - Osborne
Screenplay
Music: Ron Grainer
Editing: Beryl Wilkins
Production: Thames Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Waris Hussein
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Edward & Mrs. Simpson about?
- 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.
- Who directed Edward & Mrs. Simpson?
- Edward & Mrs. Simpson was directed by Waris Hussein.
- Who stars in Edward & Mrs. Simpson?
- Edward & Mrs. Simpson stars Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris, David Waller, Peggy Ashcroft, Nigel Hawthorne, John Shrapnel.
- How long is Edward & Mrs. Simpson?
- Edward & Mrs. Simpson has a runtime of 5h 50m (350 minutes).
- What genre is Edward & Mrs. Simpson?
- Edward & Mrs. Simpson is a TV Movie, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Edward & Mrs. Simpson produced?
- Edward & Mrs. Simpson was produced in United States of America.