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A Man for All Seasons

Multi-award winning historical drama about Sir Thomas More's refusal to acknowledge Henry VIII's break with the Roman Catholic Church. Starring Paul Scofield.

Multi-award winning historical drama about Sir Thomas More's refusal to acknowledge Henry VIII's break with the Roman Catholic Church. King Henry VIII wants the pope to grant him a divorce from his barren wife to marry Anne Boleyn in order to get a male heir. Above all he wants the endorsement of his newly appointed chancellor and widely respected scholar Sir Thomas More. But More has a divine conscience and will not consent to a break with the church of Rome. The scene is set for a struggle between the power of a king and a man who loves God more than his life.

Paul Scofield's performance won one of the film's six Oscars, which also included the best picture award. Adapted by Robert Bolt from his own stage play.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Sat 15 Jun 2024 13:55

Credits

Role Contributor
Sir Thomas More Paul Scofield
Lady Alice Wendy Hiller
Thomas Cromwell Leo McKern
King Henry VIII Robert Shaw
Margaret Susannah York
Richard Rich John Hurt
Duke of Norfolk Nigel Davenport
Will Roper Corin Redgrave
Cardinal Wolsey Orson Welles
Matthew Colin Blakely
Writer Robert Bolt
Director Fred Zinnemann

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