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.
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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
Amanda Reiss
Duchess of York
T.R. Bowen
Duff Cooper
Patricia Hodge
Lady Diana Cooper
Elsie Randolph
Lady Colefax
Gary Waldhorn
Chips Channon
Nuala Barrie
Queen Mary's Lady in Waiting
Rosanne Wickes
Princess Mary
Patrick Troughton
Clement Attlee
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Raven, Frances Donaldson
- Original Score
- Ron Grainer
- Original Title
- Edward & Mrs. Simpson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5h 50m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waris Hussein
Simon Raven, Frances Donaldson
Ron Grainer
Beryl Wilkins
Andrew Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Raven
Writer
Waris Hussein
Director
Frances Donaldson
Writer
Andrew Brown
Producer
Allan Cameron
Production Design
Martyn Hebert
Production Design
Beryl Wilkins
Editor
Diane Thurley
Costume Design
Jennie Tate
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edward & Mrs. Simpson
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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?
The principal cast of Edward & Mrs. Simpson includes Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris, David Waller, Peggy Ashcroft, Nigel Hawthorne.
When was Edward & Mrs. Simpson released and how long is it?
Edward & Mrs. Simpson was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 5h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Edward & Mrs. Simpson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Edward & Mrs. Simpson was composed by Ron Grainer.