Paul Scofield
Sir Thomas More
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A Man for All Seasons is a 1966 British historical drama film directed and produced by Fred Zinnemann, adapted by Robert Bolt from his play of the same name.
A 1966 biographical drama about Sir Thomas More, who refused to support King Henry VIII's divorce and remarriage. The film won six Oscars, including Best Picture, and features Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Robert Shaw and Orson Welles.
- (37K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Fred Zinnemann
- 1966-12-16
Find out who starred in the Oscar-winning historical drama based on Robert Bolt's play. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers and more for this classic film.
A historical drama based on the life of Sir Thomas More, a Catholic lawyer and statesman who refused to support King Henry VIII's divorce and remarriage. The film depicts More's clashes with the King, his resignation as Chancellor, his trial and execution, and his moral principles.
When the highly respected British statesman Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield) refuses to pressure the Pope into annulling the marriage of King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw) and his Spanish-born wife ...
- (82)
- Fred Zinnemann
- G
- Paul Scofield
Dramatic depiction of the conflict between Henry VIII and Sir Thomas More. Winner of six Oscars (r), including Best Picture (1966), best director (Fred Zinnemann), and best actor (Paul Scofield).
Brief Synopsis. A devout scholar gets caught in the middle of Henry VIII's plans to break with the Catholic Church.
