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 resigns 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.
| Release Date: | Dec 1966 |
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| Genre: | Drama / Biography |
| Awards: | Won 6 Oscars. Another 27 wins & 5 nominations |
| 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 (The Duke of Norfolk), John Hurt (Richard Rich), Corin Redgrave (William Roper (the Younger)), Colin Blakely (Matthew), Cyril Luckham (Archbishop Cranmer), Jack Gwillim (Chief Justice), Thomas Heathcote (Boatman), Yootha Joyce (Averil Machin), Anthony Nicholls (King's Representative) |