Wallis & Edward (2005): Cast
Wallis & Edward is a 2005 historical drama directed by David Moore, starring Stephen Campbell Moore as Edward, Joely Richardson and David Westhead. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- David Moore
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Company Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wallis & Edward About?
The premise of Wallis & Edward without spoilers.
In 1936 Edward VIII gave up the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice‑divorced American socialite, sparking a worldwide scandal that painted her as the woman who stole the king. This drama recounts their early romance from Wallis’s perspective, beginning when Edward was Prince of Wales and Wallis was still married to Ernest Simpson.
Wallis & Edward Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- scandal
- ampersand in title
- three word title
- reference to duchess of windsor
- wedding
- france
- parliament
- divorcee
- duty
- pheasant
- shooting party
- 1930s
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- year 1936
- jewels
- kilt
- new year
- fireworks
- sleigh ride
- budapest hungary
- alpine skiing
- king george vi
- king george v
- reference to winston churchill
- jigsaw puzzle
- abdication
- costume drama
- period piece
- king of england
- british royalty
- duke of windsor
- ping pong
- based on true story
- character name in title
Wallis & Edward Cast & Characters
Stephen Campbell Moore leads the cast as Edward, with Joely Richardson as Wallis Simpson and David Westhead as Ernest Simpson. Directed by David Moore; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Moore
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Stephen Campbell Moore as Edward -
Joely Richardson as Wallis Simpson -
David Westhead as Ernest Simpson -
Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Bessie
Also Starring in Wallis & Edward
· 8 more- Monica Dolan Elizabeth
- Richard Johnson Stanley Baldwin
- Julian Wadham Alec Hardinge
- David Calder Winston Churchill
- Ken Bones Maitland
- Helena Michell Thelma Furness
- Lisa Kay Mary Raffray
- Simon Hepworth Perry Brownlow
More from David Moore
More films directed by David Moore: Just Henry, Sweeney Todd and Tom Brown’s Schooldays.
Wallis & Edward Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Wallis és Edward A botrányos frigy” and “Wallis és Edward”.
- Also known as
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- Wallis és Edward A botrányos frigy
- Wallis és Edward
- Уолис и Едуард
- Уоллис и Эдуард
- 英皇情人
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Wallis & Edward FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wallis & Edward, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wallis & Edward?
Wallis & Edward runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Wallis & Edward released?
Wallis & Edward was released on December 18, 2005.
Who directed Wallis & Edward?
Wallis & Edward was directed by David Moore.
More films by David Moore Who is in the cast of Wallis & Edward?
Wallis & Edward stars Stephen Campbell Moore as Edward, Joely Richardson as Wallis Simpson and David Westhead as Ernest Simpson, among 12 credited actors.
Does Wallis & Edward have a post-credit scene?
No. Wallis & Edward has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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