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The Woman He Loved (1988): Cast

The Woman He Loved (1988) movie poster

The Woman He Loved is a 1988 romantic drama directed by Charles Jarrott, starring Anthony Andrews as Prince of Wales / Edward VIII, Jane Seymour and Tom Wilkinson. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Woman He Loved (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Charles Jarrott
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
Studio
HTV
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Woman He Loved About?

The premise of The Woman He Loved without spoilers.

In 1936, Edward VIII gave up the British throne to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice‑divorced American socialite. Their decision ignited a worldwide scandal, forcing the king’s abdication and drawing intense media scrutiny. Since then, Wallis has been portrayed as the woman who stole the King of England.

The Woman He Loved Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • abdication
  • king edward viii
  • reference to duchess of windsor
  • wedding
  • radio broadcast
  • pigeon
  • divorce
  • reference to winston churchill
  • scandal
  • funeral
  • kilt
  • hounds
+18 more
  • fox hunt
  • king of england
  • parasol
  • marital infidelity
  • british royalty
  • costume drama
  • period piece
  • prince of wales
  • diamond
  • bagpipes
  • yacht
  • england
  • 1970s
  • 1930s
  • 1920s
  • horse
  • duke of windsor
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

The Woman He Loved Cast & Characters

Anthony Andrews leads the cast as Prince of Wales / Edward VIII, with Jane Seymour as Wallis Simpson and Tom Wilkinson as Ernest Simpson. Directed by Charles Jarrott; 25 actors are credited in all.

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More from Charles Jarrott

More films directed by Charles Jarrott, best-rated first: Mary, Queen of Scots, Condorman, The Boy in Blue and The Christmas List.

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The Woman He Loved Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “König ihres Herzens” and “Жената която той обичаше”.

Also known as
  • König ihres Herzens
  • Жената която той обичаше
  • Женщина, которую он любил
  • 爱情与王位
  • A Mulher Que Ele Amou

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FAQ

The Woman He Loved FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Woman He Loved, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Woman He Loved?

The Woman He Loved runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Woman He Loved released?

The Woman He Loved was released on April 3, 1988.

Who directed The Woman He Loved?

The Woman He Loved was directed by Charles Jarrott.

More films by Charles Jarrott

Who is in the cast of The Woman He Loved?

The Woman He Loved stars Anthony Andrews as Prince of Wales / Edward VIII, Jane Seymour as Wallis Simpson and Tom Wilkinson as Ernest Simpson, among 25 credited actors.

Does The Woman He Loved have a post-credit scene?

No. The Woman He Loved has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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