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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1966-12-13
Languageen
Runtime2h
Budget$3,900,000
Revenue$28,350,000
Production

Highland Films

7.3(515)
•1966•2h

A Man for All Seasons

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

DramaHistory

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.

Writing & Screenplay
Robert Bolt
Cinematography
Ted Moore

Principal Cast

33 credited
Paul Scofield
Paul ScofieldThomas More
Wendy Hiller
Wendy HillerAlice More
Leo McKern
Leo McKernThomas Cromwell
Robert Shaw
Robert ShawKing Henry VIII
Orson Welles
Orson WellesCardinal Wolsey
Susannah York
Susannah YorkMargaret More
Nigel Davenport
Nigel DavenportThe Duke of Norfolk
John Hurt
John HurtRichard Rich
Corin Redgrave
Corin RedgraveWilliam Roper (the Younger)
Colin Blakely
Colin BlakelyMatthew

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