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...a motion picture for all times! - A Man for All Seasons
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Title: A Man for All Seasons

Release Date: 13 Dec 1966

Runtime: 2h

Genre: Drama, History

Director: Highland Films

Production Companies: Highland Films

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (439 votes)

Cast

  • Thomas More: Paul Scofield
  • Alice More: Wendy Hiller
  • Thomas Cromwell: Leo McKern
  • King Henry VIII: Robert Shaw
  • Cardinal Wolsey: Orson Welles
  • Margaret More: Susannah York
  • The Duke of Norfolk: Nigel Davenport
  • Richard Rich: John Hurt
  • William Roper (the Younger): Corin Redgrave
  • Matthew: Colin Blakely
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