A Man for All Seasons
"...a motion picture for all times!"
Originally released in 1966. A Man for All Seasons is a drama/history film. directed by Fred Zinnemann. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, and Leo McKern
Synopsis
A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to swear the Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (474 votes)
Budget
$3.9M
Production budget
Box Office
$28.4M
7.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Scofield
as Thomas More
Wendy Hiller
as Alice More
Leo McKern
as Thomas Cromwell
Robert Shaw
as King Henry VIII
Orson Welles
as Cardinal Wolsey
Susannah York
as Margaret More
Nigel Davenport
as The Duke of Norfolk
John Hurt
as Richard Rich
Corin Redgrave
as William Roper (the Younger)
Colin Blakely
as Matthew
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,900,000
- Revenue
- $28,350,000
Production Companies
- Highland Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Man for All Seasons about?
A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to swear the Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church in Eng...
Who directed A Man for All Seasons?
A Man for All Seasons was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
How long is A Man for All Seasons?
A Man for All Seasons has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was A Man for All Seasons released?
A Man for All Seasons was released on December 13, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Man for All Seasons?
The main cast of A Man for All Seasons includes Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Robert Shaw, Orson Welles.
Is A Man for All Seasons worth watching?
A Man for All Seasons has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 474 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.