Edward & Mrs. Simpson(1978)
Edward & Mrs. Simpson Synopsis
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.
Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978) is a tv movie, drama and romance film directed by Waris Hussein, released on November 6, 1978 with a runtime of 5h 50m. It stars Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris, David Waller and Peggy Ashcroft. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Waris Hussein
- Writers:
- Simon Raven, Frances Donaldson
- Producers:
- Andrew Brown
- Production:
- Thames Television
- Status:
- Released
Edward & Mrs. Simpson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward Fox
as King Edward VIII
Cynthia Harris
as Wallis Warfield Simpson
- David Waller
David Waller
as Stanley Baldwin
Peggy Ashcroft
as Queen Mary
Nigel Hawthorne
as Walter Monkton
John Shrapnel
as Maj. Alexander Hardinge
Andrew Ray
as Duke of York
Jessie Matthews
as Aunt Bessie Merryman
Charles Keating
as Ernest Simpson
- Peter Ellis
Peter Ellis
as Osborne
- Amanda Reiss
Amanda Reiss
as Duchess of York
T.R. Bowen
as Duff Cooper
Key crew
Directed by Waris Hussein, written by Simon Raven and Frances Donaldson, produced by Andrew Brown.
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Edward & Mrs. Simpson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Edward & Mrs. Simpson – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Edward & Mrs. Simpson?
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The main cast of Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978) includes Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris, David Waller, Peggy Ashcroft and Nigel Hawthorne. The film was directed by Waris Hussein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Edward & Mrs. Simpson released?
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Edward & Mrs. Simpson was released on November 6, 1978 and runs for 5h 50m.
Is Edward & Mrs. Simpson worth watching?
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Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.