Henry VIII
Originally released in 1979. Henry VIII is a history/drama film. directed by Kevin Billington. With a runtime of 2h 46m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tony Church, John Stride, and Julian Glover
Synopsis
Henry is a proud monarch who flies in the face of the church in seeking to divorce Queen Katherine and marry Anne Bullen. As cardinal Wolsey, the powerful Lord Chancellor of England, attempts to bend Rome to the King's wishes, the court reverbates with political intrigue and accusations of treachery.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 46m
166 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tony Church
as Prologue
John Stride
as Henry VIII
Julian Glover
as Duke of Buckingham
Jeremy Kemp
as Duke of Norfolk
David Rintoul
as Lord Abergavenny
Timothy West
as Cardinal Wolsey
John Rowe
as Cromwell
Lewis Flander
as Duke of Suffolk
Alan Leith
as Sergeant-at-Arms
Claire Bloom
as Katharine of Aragon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
- Time-Life Television Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry VIII about?
Henry is a proud monarch who flies in the face of the church in seeking to divorce Queen Katherine and marry Anne Bullen. As cardinal Wolsey, the powerful Lord Chancellor of England, attempts to be...
Who directed Henry VIII?
Henry VIII was directed by Kevin Billington.
How long is Henry VIII?
Henry VIII has a runtime of 2 hours and 46 minutes (166 minutes total).
When was Henry VIII released?
Henry VIII was released on February 25, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Henry VIII?
The main cast of Henry VIII includes Tony Church, John Stride, Julian Glover, Jeremy Kemp, David Rintoul.