Man for All Seasons, A
The story takes place in 16th century England. But men like Sir Thomas More, who love life yet have the moral fiber to lay down their lives for their principles, are found in every century.
Concentrating on the last seven years of English chancellor's life, the struggle between More and his King, Henry VIII, hinges on Henry's determination to break with Rome so he can divorce his current wife and wed again, and good Catholic More's inability to go along with such heresy.
More reigns as chancellor, hoping to be able to live out his life as a private citizen. But Henry will settle for nothing less than that the much respected More give public approval to his headstrong course.
Directed by
Fred Zinnemann
Cast
Paul Scofield - Sir Thomas More
Wendy Hiller - Alice More
Leo McKern - Thomas Cromwell
Robert Shaw - King Henry VIII
Orson Welles - Cardinal Wolsey
Susannah York - Margaret More
Nigel Davenport - Duke of Norfolk
John Hurt - Richard Rich
Corin Redgrave - William Roper
Colin Blakely - Matthew
Production Co.
Highland Films
Produced by
Fred Zinnemann
William N Graf
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Writer
Robert Bolt
Music
Georges Delerue
