A man for all seasons [videorecording] /
Columbia [presents] Fred Zinnemann's film of ; screenplay by Robert Bolt ; produced and directed by Fred Zinnemann.
- Special ed.
- Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2006]
- 1 videodisc (ca. 120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
From the play by Robert Bolt. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1966. Special features: The life of Saint Thomas More [featurette] (18 min); Trailers (3 min.). Production company: Highland Films.
Start -- Butcher's summons -- With the Cardinal -- Petitions -- Home to Chelsea -- Saying "No" to a heretic -- Duke of Norfolk -- New Lord Chancellor -- "Surprise" visit -- Quiet words -- Catching the tide -- Bad, dangerous spy -- Rich & the new secretary -- King's answer -- More resigns -- Explaining his decision -- King's wedding day -- Letter -- Conversation with Cromwell -- Ending a friendship -- News of the oath -- In the tower -- Inquiry -- Family visit -- Trial -- Richard Rich testifies -- Verdict & Discharge -- Sentence carried out.
Photographed byTed 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. Photographed byTed 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.
Wendy Hiller (Alice More), Leo McKern (Cromwell), Robert Shaw (Henry VIII), Orson Welles (Cardinal Wolsey), Susannah York (Margaret More), Paul Scofield (Thomas More), Nigel Davenport (Duke of Norfolk), John Hurt (Rich), Corin Redgrave (Roper), Colin Blakely (Matthew), Cyril Luckham (Archbishop Cranmer).
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.
MPAA Rating: Rated G; Canadian Home Video Rating: Rated G.
DVD; Region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 or mono; anamorphic widescreen presentation, 1.66:1 aspect ratio.
In English or dubbed French with optional subtitles in English, French, or Portuguese; closed-captioned.
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.
1424847478 9781424847471
043396180857
18085 Columbia Pictures
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 --Drama. Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536 --Drama. More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535 --Drama. Bolt, Robert--Film adaptations. More, Thomas, Sir, Saint, 1478-1535 --Drama. Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 --Drama. Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536 --Drama.
Divorce--Religious aspects--Catholic Church--Drama. Church and state--Catholic Church--England--Drama. Christian saints--Drama. Kings and rulers--Drama. Loyalty--Drama. Divorce--Religious aspects--Drama. Church and state--England--Drama. Church and state--Catholic Church--England--Drama.
Great Britain--Kings and rulers--Drama. Great Britain--History--Henry VIII, 1509-1547--Drama. England--Social life and customs--16th century--Drama. England--Drama.
Feature films. Historical films. Historical films. Biographical films. Feature films. Fiction films. Film adaptations. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Historical--Feature.