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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 1966 biographical drama about Sir Thomas More, who refused to support King Henry VIII's divorce and remarriage. The film won six Oscars and features Paul Scofield, Robert Shaw, Orson Welles and others.
- (37K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Fred Zinnemann
- 1966-12-16
When the highly respected British statesman Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield) refuses to pressure the Pope into annulling the marriage of King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw) and...
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- Fred Zinnemann
- G
- Paul Scofield
The film depicts the life and death of Sir Thomas More, a Catholic lawyer and statesman who refused to support King Henry VIII's divorce and remarriage. He was executed for treason after resisting the king's demands and the Church of England.
A Man for All Seasons. Dramatic depiction of the conflict between Henry VIII and Sir Thomas More. Winner of six Oscars (r), including Best Picture (1966), best director (Fred Zinnemann), and best actor (Paul Scofield). 3,102 IMDb 7.7 2h 1966. X-Ray G. Drama · International · Compelling · Emotional. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.59. Buy.
A devout scholar gets caught in the middle of Henry VIII's plans to break with the Catholic Church.
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.
