W.E.
2011, Film, 119 min, Drama, History, Romance, English, United Kingdom, MoviePedia score 63
Their affair ignited a scandal. Their passion brought down an empire.
In 1998, an auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor causes great excitement. For one woman, Wally Winthrop, it has much more meaning. Wally becomes obsessed by their historic love story. As she learns more about the sacrifices involved, Wally gains her own courage to find happiness.
Directed by Madonna
Cast
- Abbie Cornish as Wally Winthrop
- James D'Arcy as Edward
- Andrea Riseborough as Wallis Simpson
- Oscar Isaac as Evgeni
- Richard Coyle as William Winthrop
- David Harbour as Ernest
- James Fox as King George V
- Judy Parfitt as Queen Mary
- Haluk Bilginer as Mohamed Al-Fayed
- Geoffrey Palmer as Stanley Baldwin
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