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A Man for All Seasons (1966)

A Man for All Seasons (1966)

Drama History

...a motion picture for all times!

Release Date: 1966, December 13
Directors: Fred Zinnemann
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Highland Films
Cast: John Hurt, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Shaw, Nick Tate, Eric Mason, Susannah York, Jack Gwillim, Paul Hardwick, Julie Martin, Anthony Nicholls, Leo McKern, Gay Hamilton

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.

Keywords:

england based on play or musical beheading death penalty 16th century catholic pope british monarchy tudor henry viii protestant church oath