A Man for All Seasons
Multi-award winning historical drama about Sir Thomas More's refusal to acknowledge Henry VIII's break with the Roman Catholic Church. Starring Paul Scofield.
Multi-award winning historical drama about Sir Thomas More's refusal to acknowledge Henry VIII's break with the Roman Catholic Church. King Henry VIII wants the pope to grant him a divorce from his barren wife to marry Anne Boleyn in order to get a male heir. Above all he wants the endorsement of his newly appointed chancellor and widely respected scholar Sir Thomas More. But More has a divine conscience and will not consent to a break with the church of Rome. The scene is set for a struggle between the power of a king and a man who loves God more than his life.
Paul Scofield's performance won one of the film's six Oscars, which also included the best picture award. Adapted by Robert Bolt from his own stage play.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sir Thomas More | Paul Scofield |
| Lady Alice | Wendy Hiller |
| Thomas Cromwell | Leo McKern |
| King Henry VIII | Robert Shaw |
| Margaret | Susannah York |
| Richard Rich | John Hurt |
| Duke of Norfolk | Nigel Davenport |
| Will Roper | Corin Redgrave |
| Cardinal Wolsey | Orson Welles |
| Matthew | Colin Blakely |
| Writer | Robert Bolt |
| Director | Fred Zinnemann |
Broadcasts
Sat 8 Sep 2012 14:15- Sat 8 Sep 2012 14:50±«Óãtv Two Scotland
- Mon 14 Apr 2014 10:30
- Mon 22 Jun 2015 15:15
- Sun 27 Dec 2015 08:15
- Sat 15 Jun 2024 13:55±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
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