A Man for All Seasons (1966)

7.3/10 120 min Drama History

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.

Cast

Paul Scofield

Thomas More

Wendy Hiller

Alice More

Leo McKern

Thomas Cromwell

Robert Shaw

King Henry VIII

Orson Welles

Cardinal Wolsey

Susannah York

Margaret More

Nigel Davenport

The Duke of Norfolk

John Hurt

Richard Rich

Corin Redgrave

William Roper (the Younger)

Colin Blakely

Matthew

Cyril Luckham

Archbishop Cranmer

Jack Gwillim

Chief Justice

Thomas Heathcote

Boatman

Yootha Joyce

Averil Machin

Anthony Nicholls

King's Representative

John Nettleton

Jailer

Paul Hardwick

Courtier

Michael Latimer

Norfolk's Aide

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