A Man for All Seasons(1966)
“...a motion picture for all times!”
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.
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Studio
Highland Films
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$28M
Cast
Paul Scofield
as Thomas More
Wendy Hiller
as Alice More
Leo McKern
as Thomas Cromwell
Robert Shaw
as King Henry VIII
Orson Welles
as Cardinal Wolsey
Susannah York
as Margaret More
Nigel Davenport
as The Duke of Norfolk
John Hurt
as Richard Rich
Corin Redgrave
as William Roper (the Younger)
Colin Blakely
as Matthew
Cyril Luckham
as Archbishop Cranmer
Jack Gwillim
as Chief Justice
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1966
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$28M
Production Companies
Highland Films
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Where can I watch A Man for All Seasons?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Man for All Seasons (1966).
What is A Man for All Seasons about?▼
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.
Who directed A Man for All Seasons?▼
A Man for All Seasons was directed by Fred Zinnemann and released in 1966. It is a drama, history film.
How long is A Man for All Seasons?▼
A Man for All Seasons has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in A Man for All Seasons?▼
The cast of A Man for All Seasons includes Paul Scofield as Thomas More, Wendy Hiller as Alice More, Leo McKern as Thomas Cromwell, Robert Shaw as King Henry VIII, Orson Welles as Cardinal Wolsey and more.
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