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A Man for All Seasons

A Man for All Seasons

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A Man for All Seasons

"...a motion picture for all times!"

1966

2h 0m

7.3(502 votes)

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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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Paul Scofield

Paul Scofield

Thomas More

Wendy Hiller

Wendy Hiller

Alice More

Leo McKern

Leo McKern

Thomas Cromwell

Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw

King Henry VIII

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Cardinal Wolsey

Susannah York

Susannah York

Margaret More

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

The Duke of Norfolk

John Hurt

John Hurt

Richard Rich

Corin Redgrave

Corin Redgrave

William Roper (the Younger)

Colin Blakely

Colin Blakely

Matthew

Creative team

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann
Written by: Robert Bolt
Produced by: Fred Zinnemann

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