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W.E. Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Their Affair Ignited A Scandal. Their Passion Brought Down An Empire.

Amy Renner Amy Renner

Mar. 5, 2012

W.E.

Release Date: Friday, December 9, 2011 Oscar Run

Oscar Isaac, Natalie Dormer, Abbie Cornish, Madonna, Scott Franklin, Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy, Kris Thykier, Richard Coyle, James Fox, Laurence Fox, Colin Vaines, Alex Keshishian, David Parfitt

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Plot

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Plot
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.
Cited as official plot version from weinsteinco.com
Biography Drama Romance

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The film's director Madonna last directed Filth And Wisdom and Ade: A Love Story. The film's writer Madonna last wrote Filth And Wisdom and Madonna.

Director
Madonna
Producers
Madonna
David Parfitt
Kris Thykier
Colin Vaines

Additional Information

MPA Rating
R Restricted for some domestic violence, nudity and language
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
Their Affair Ignited A Scandal. Their Passion Brought Down An Empire.
Also known as
W./E.

Language
English

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W.E. was released in Oscar Run on Friday, December 9, 2011. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including New Year's Eve, The Sitter and Young Adult.



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Mon., Mar. 5, 2012

  • Set the MPAA rating to R for some domestic violence, nudity and language

  • Added the tagline: "Their Affair Ignited A Scandal. Their Passion Brought Down An Empire."

  • Added "W./E." as an also known as title

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