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Madonna's W.E. is a beautifully crafted, passionate tale about the search for true love in the modern world, viewed through the prism of one of history's most fabled romances. The year is 1998, and Manhattan is abuzz with anticipation about the upcoming auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. But the auction is far more than a diversion for Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish), a transplanted Southerner trapped in an unhappy and abusive marriage. Transfixed by the exquisite artifacts of the Windsors' lives, Wally becomes obsessed with the love story of Wallis Simspon (Andrea Riseborough), the chic, charismatic American who captured the heart of King Edward VIII (James D'Arcy). As she learns more about the sacrifices Wallis made in choosing to be with Edward, Wally finds the courage to follow her own heart and create her own happiness.
Original Release
12/09/2011
US Release
12/09/2011
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Abbie Cornish | Wally Winthrop |
Andrea Riseborough | Wallis Simpson |
James D'Arcy | Edward |
Oscar Isaac | Evgeni |
Richard Coyle | William Winthrop |
David Harbour | Ernest |
James Fox | King George V |
Judy Parfitt | Queen Mary |
Haluk Bilginer | Mohamed Al-Fayed / Al Fayed |
Geoffrey Palmer | Stanley Baldwin |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Abbie Cornish | Wally Winthrop |
Andrea Riseborough | Wallis Simpson |
James D'Arcy | Edward |
Oscar Isaac | Evgeni |
Richard Coyle | William Winthrop |
David Harbour | Ernest |
James Fox | King George V |
Judy Parfitt | Queen Mary |
Haluk Bilginer | Mohamed Al-Fayed / Al Fayed |
Geoffrey Palmer | Stanley Baldwin |
Natalie Dormer | Elizabeth |
Laurence Fox | Bertie |
Douglas Reith | Lord Brownlow |
Katie McGrath | Lady Thelma |
Nick Smithers | Major Fruity Metcalfe |
Damien Thomas | George |
Liberty Ross | Connie Thaw |
Ryan Hayward | Win Spencer |
Charlotte Comer | Lady Alexandra |
Duane Henry | Dwayne / Security Guard |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Scott Franklin | Executive Producer |
Donna Gigliotti | Executive Producer |
Harvey Weinstein | Executive Producer |
Madonna | Producer |
Cleone Clarke | Producer |
Kris Thykier | Producer |
Colin Vaines | Producer |
Nigel Wooll | Producer |
Sara Zambreno | Producer |
Chris Bongirne | Producer |
Editors
Clips
Behind the Scenes
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2012 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
2012 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Costume Design | Nominated |
2012 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Won |