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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. It depicts the final years of Sir Thomas More, the 16th-century Lord Chancellor of England who refused both to sign a letter asking Pope Clement VII to annul Henry VIII of England's marriage to Catherine of Aragon and to take an Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church of England.
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1966 · 2h · Drama · History
TMDB 7.3/10 (507 votes)
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.
Directed by Fred Zinnemann
Box office $28M worldwide
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Fred ZinnemannDirector
Paul Scofieldas Thomas More
Wendy Hilleras Alice More
Leo McKernas Thomas Cromwell
Orson Wellesas Cardinal Wolsey
Susannah Yorkas Margaret More
John Hurtas Richard Rich
Corin Redgraveas William Roper (the Younger)
Colin Blakelyas Matthew
Cyril Luckhamas Archbishop Cranmer
Thomas Heathcoteas Boatman
Yootha Joyceas Averil Machin