A Man for All Seasons (1966)

  • G
  • 12/12/1966 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 2h

...a motion picture for all times!

Overview

A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to swear the Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England.

Robert Bolt

Screenplay

Fred Zinnemann

Director

Cast

Paul Scofield's headshot

Paul Scofield

Thomas More
Wendy Hiller's headshot

Wendy Hiller

Alice More
Leo McKern's headshot

Leo McKern

Thomas Cromwell
Robert Shaw's headshot

Robert Shaw

King Henry VIII
Orson Welles's headshot

Orson Welles

Cardinal Wolsey
Susannah York's headshot

Susannah York

Margaret More
Nigel Davenport's headshot

Nigel Davenport

The Duke of Norfolk
John Hurt's headshot

John Hurt

Richard Rich

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