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A Man for All Seasons

G19662hFred Zinnemann
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 72

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

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.

DramaHistory
Death PenaltyEnglandPopeBeheadingProtestant ChurchOathBased On Play Or MusicalTudorCatholicHenry Viii

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Man for All Seasons (1966) about?

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.

Who stars in A Man for All Seasons?

A Man for All Seasons stars Paul Scofield (Thomas More), Wendy Hiller (Alice More), Leo McKern (Thomas Cromwell), Robert Shaw (King Henry VIII), Orson Welles (Cardinal Wolsey). The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann.

How long is A Man for All Seasons?

A Man for All Seasons has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1966. It is rated G.

Is A Man for All Seasons worth watching?

A Man for All Seasons holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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