The Woman He Loved
Synopsis
In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice divorced American. These events caused a scandal around the world and Wallis has since been demonised as the woman who stole the King of England.
Top Cast
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Jane Seymour
Wallis Simpson
Olivia de Havilland
Aunt Bessie Merryman
Tom Wilkinson
Ernest Simpson
Anthony Andrews
Prince of Wales / Edward VIII
Lucy Gutteridge
Thelma
Robert Hardy
Winston Churchill
Julie Harris
Alice
Phyllis Calvert
Queen Mary
Richenda Carey
Maud Kerr-Smiley
Susan Denaker
Connie Thaw
Rupert Frazer
Lord Perry Brownlow
Peter Graves
Lord Reith
Evelyn Laye
Lady Cunard
Charlotte Mitchell
Lady Chatfield
David Waller
Stanley Baldwin
Mona Bruce
Mrs. Baldwin
Elizabeth Counsell
Katherine Rogers
John Horsley
Justice Sir John Hawke
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Jarrott
- Screenplay & Story
- William Luce
- Original Score
- Allyn Ferguson
- Original Title
- The Woman He Loved
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- HTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Jarrott
William Luce
Allyn Ferguson
Brian Morgan
Terry Maisey
William Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Morgan
Director of Photography
Charles Jarrott
Director
William Luce
Writer
William Hill
Producer
Terry Maisey
Editor
Kenneth Sharp
Production Design
Robin Fraser-Paye
Costume Design
Allyn Ferguson
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Woman He Loved
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Woman He Loved about?
In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice divorced American. These events caused a scandal around the world and Wallis has since been demonised as the woman who stole the King of England.
Who directed The Woman He Loved?
The Woman He Loved was directed by Charles Jarrott.
Who stars in The Woman He Loved?
The principal cast of The Woman He Loved includes Jane Seymour, Olivia de Havilland, Tom Wilkinson, Anthony Andrews, Lucy Gutteridge.
When was The Woman He Loved released and how long is it?
The Woman He Loved was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Woman He Loved?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Woman He Loved was composed by Allyn Ferguson.