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A Man for All Seasons
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A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS

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

19662h 0m7.3 TMDb

Directed by Fred Zinnemann

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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.

Cast

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

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion6.7
Complexity8.5
Humor5
Realism8.9
Action4.2
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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