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A Man for All Seasons is a 1966 British historical drama film directed and produced by Fred Zinnemann, adapted by Robert Bolt from his play of the same name.
A Man for All Seasons: Directed by Fred Zinnemann. With Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Robert Shaw. The story of Sir Thomas More, who stood up to King Henry VIII when the King rejected the Roman Catholic Church to obtain a divorce and remarry.
- (37K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Fred Zinnemann
- 1966-12-16
Jul 31, 2020 · A sensational film in every way, featuring the great Paul Scofield in the leading role, alongside a stellar supporting cast, including the late Sir John Hurt...
- 14 min
- 31.2K
- AntPDC
Cardinal Wolsey (Orson Welles), summons Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield) to his palace at Hampton Court. Desiring his support in obtaining a divorce from the Pope so that the King can marry Anne Boleyn, Wolsey chastises More for being the only member of the Privy Council to argue against him.
89% Tomatometer 82 Reviews. 87% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings. When the highly respected British statesman Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield) refuses to pressure the Pope into annulling the marriage...
- (82)
- History, Drama
- G
Purchase A Man for All Seasons on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Adaptation of Robert Bolt's play about Sir Thomas More, a Catholic statesman in England who rebelled against Henry VIII's self-proclaimed status as the head of the Church of England and paid for his religious beliefs by having his head exhibited on London Bridge.
- Fred Zinnemann
- Corin Redgrave
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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.
