The Woman He Loved

1988 1h 40m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

RomanceDramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Charles Jarrott
Writers: William Luce
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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38 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Charles Jarrott, shot by Brian Morgan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Allyn Ferguson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Terry Maisey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jane Seymour and Olivia de Havilland and Tom Wilkinson carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0096460 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Charles Jarrott directs. Brian Morgan behind the camera. Allyn Ferguson scores. Terry Maisey cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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138 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Charles Jarrott, shot by Brian Morgan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Allyn Ferguson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Terry Maisey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jane Seymour and Olivia de Havilland and Tom Wilkinson carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0096460 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.