A Man for All Seasons

A solemn, talky drama of conscience and power, anchored by a magnetic lead performance and mounting moral tension.

Directed by

Fred Zinnemann

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern

Tagline

...a motion picture for all times!

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, melancholic and dark. Measured and demanding.

About

Faith, power, morality, justice

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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