Movie Description An excellent biographical drama about the conflicts faced by Sir Thomas More when King Henry VIII asks him to break with the Pope and grant him a divorce. A powerful, cerebral story, supported by an excellent cast and characterization. Vanessa Redgrave would later participate in a well-received made-for-television remake in 1988. Based on Robert Bolt's stage play. Academy Award Nominations: 8. Academy Awards: 6, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Paul Scofield), Best (Adapted) Screenplay.
Fred Zinneman directs this excellent biographical drama about the conflicts faced by Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield) when King Henry VIII asks him to break with the Pope and grant him a divorce. Based on Robert Bolt's stage play, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS is a powerful, cerebral story, supported by an excellent cast and characterization. Vanessa Redgrave would later participate in a well-received made-for-television remake in 1988. This biographical drama earned eight Academy Award nominations and six wins, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Paul Scofield), and Best (Adapted) Screenplay.
| Credits | | Cast: | Leo McKern, Orson Welles, Susannah York |
| Details | | Edition: | Special Edition |
Editorial Reviews "[Welles is] quite vivid in this Oscar-winning version of Robert Bolt's play..." Premiere - Andy Webster (05/01/2006)
5 stars out of 5 -- "Chock full of notable British actors, this is an absorbing and compelling piece of writing and acting..." Ultimate DVD - Jan Vincent-Rudzki (05/01/2007)
Awards 1966Academy AwardsBest ActorPaul Scofield, 1966Academy AwardsBest Adapted ScreenplayRobert Bolt, 1966Academy AwardsBest CinematographyTed Moore, 1966Academy AwardsBest Costume Design (Color), 1966Academy AwardsBest DirectorFred Zinnemann, 1966Academy AwardsBest Picture
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