Release Year:
1978MMPA Rating:
NRNetflix Star Rating:
3.5 / 5 StarsAvailable Since:
January 01, 2013Edward & Mrs. Simpson
This engrossing miniseries mines the drama behind one of the 20th century's biggest events: the 1936 abdication of the throne by King Edward VIII (Edward Fox) to marry the woman he loves, American divorcée Wallis Simpson (Cynthia Harris). His momentous decision caused a scandalous uproar heard throughout the world and much heated debate in his native England. Peggy Ashcroft, Marius Goring and Nigel Hawthorne co-star.
Cast Summary:
Maurice Denham, Edward Fox, Marius Goring, Nigel Hawthorne, Kika Markham, Peggy Ashcroft, Cherie Lunghi, Cynthia Harris, Andrew Ray, John Shrapnel, David Waller