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A King's Story
The Love Story of the Century
Genres
HistoryDocumentary
Overview
A King's Story is a 1965 British documentary film directed by Harry Booth about the life of King Edward VIII, from his birth until abdication in 1936. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
102 min
Release Date
1965-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
5.7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Himself
Wallis Simpson
Herself
Orson Welles
Narrator
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