The affair between King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and a contemporary romance between a married woman and a Russian security guard.The affair between King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and a contemporary romance between a married woman and a Russian security guard.The affair between King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and a contemporary romance between a married woman and a Russian security guard.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 4 wins & 6 nominations total
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- TriviaFashion house Christian Dior recreated three dresses for this film that it had previously made for the real Wallis Simpson.
- GoofsIn the newsreel scene from 1936 showing the funeral procession of Edward's father the King, the voiceover announcer says that "King George the Third has died and the nation mourns". It should of course have been King George the Fifth.
- Quotes
Wallis Simpson: Darling, they can't hurt you if you don't let them.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Breakfast: Episode dated 3 September 2011 (2011)
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Written by Christoph Clöser, Morten Gass
Performed by Bohren & Der Club of Gore
Published by Manuskript © (P) Bohren & Der Club of Gore released under exclusive license by [Pias] Recordings 2008
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Solid, Stylish Biopic
The cast alone makes this film worth watching. This was the first I watched with Oscar Isaac, and he truly generates heat in every scene with Abbi Cornish. Andrea Riseborough gives a star making performance that should have been recognized when the film was originally released. Madonna, as a director, knows how to let her cast do their thing and brings a stylish eye to the set design and costumes. Of course the critics were ready with their claws out but anyone who watches the film with an objective eye will be pleasantly rewarded.
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- Chuyện Tình Thế Kỷ
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- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $583,455
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $47,074
- Feb 5, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $2,042,203
- Runtime1 hour 59 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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