| Edition |
Special edition. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 or mono; anamorphic widescreen (1.66:1) presentation. |
| Note |
From the play by Robert Bolt. |
| Cast |
Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Robert Shaw, Orson Welles, Susannah York, Paul Scofield, Nigel Davenport, John Hurt, Corin Redgrave, Colin Blakely, Cyril Luckham. |
| Credits |
Photographed by, Ted Moore ; editor, Ralph Kemplen ; production designer, John Box ; costume design, Elizabeth Haffenden, Joan Bridge ; art director, Terence Marsh ; music composed and conducted by, Georges Delerue. |
| Event |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1966. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: G. |
| Summary |
Sir Thomas More, Chancellor of England, has an unquestioning faith. As a devout Catholic, More refuses to support King Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon. In quest of a son, Henry wants to marry his mistress, Anne Boleyn. When the petulant king breaks with Rome and the Pope, More resigns his chancellorship in protest. Unsure in his new position as head of the Church of England, the king is unnerved by More's continued refusal to acknowledge his suzerainty. For his stubborn convictions, More ends up imprisoned in the Tower of London. For holding devotion to God and the Church dearer than his loyalty to the King, More dies. |
| Note |
Special features: The life of Saint Thomas More featurette. |
| Awards |
Winner, 1967 Academy Awards for Best Costume Design, Color--Elizabeth Haffenden, Joan Bridge; Best Cinematography, Color--Ted Moore; Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium--Robert Bolt; Best Director--Fred Zinnemann; Best Picture--Fred Zinnemann. |
| Language |
English or dubbed French dialogue with optional subtitles in English, French or Portuguese; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Drama.
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Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536 -- Drama.
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More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535 -- Drama.
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Divorce -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church -- Drama.
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Church and state -- England -- Catholic Church -- Drama.
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Christian saints -- Drama.
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Kings and rulers -- Drama.
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Loyalty -- Drama.
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Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama.
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Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Drama.
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England -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Drama.
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Bolt, Robert -- Film adaptations.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical films.
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Biographical films.
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Feature films.
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Film adaptations.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Zinnemann, Fred, 1907-1997. Director. Producer.
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Bolt, Robert. Screenwriter. Author.
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Hiller, Wendy, 1912-2003. Actor.
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McKern, Leo, 1920-2002. Actor.
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Shaw, Robert, 1927-1978. Actor.
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Welles, Orson, 1915-1985. Actor.
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York, Susannah. Actor.
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Scofield, Paul, 1922-2008. Actor.
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Davenport, Nigel. Actor.
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Hurt, John, 1940-2017. Actor.
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Redgrave, Corin. Actor.
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Blakely, Colin. Actor.
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Luckham, Cyril, 1907-1989. Actor.
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Bolt, Robert
Man for all seasons.
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Columbia Pictures Corporation.
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Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm)
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1424847478 |
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9781424847471 |
| Standard No. |
043396180857 |
| Music No. |
18085 Columbia Pictures |
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