Director: Fred Zinnemann

Writer: Robert Bolt

From a play by: Robert Bolt

Music Composed and Conducted by: Georges Delerue

Producer: Fred Zinnemann

Keywords: Drama, Biography, British Royalty

Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor of England, refuses to give assent to King Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon; his loyalty is divided between Henry and the Roman Catholic Church. Won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Adaptation, Best Cinematography and Best Costume Design; received additional nominations for Best Supporting Actor and Actress.

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Name	Occupation	Birth	Death	Known for
Colin Blakely	Actor	23-Sep-1930	7-May-1987	The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Davenport	Actor	23-May-1928	25-Oct-2013	Chariots of Fire
Wendy Hiller	Actor	15-Aug-1912	14-May-2003	Separate Tables
John Hurt	Actor	22-Jan-1940	27-Jan-2017	Alien
Leo McKern	Actor	16-Mar-1920	23-Jul-2002	Travelling North, Rumpole of the Bailey
Corin Redgrave	Actor	16-Jul-1939	6-Apr-2010	Not About Nightingales
Vanessa Redgrave	Actor	30-Jan-1937		Julia
Paul Scofield	Actor	21-Jan-1922	19-Mar-2008	A Man For All Seaons
Robert Shaw	Actor	9-Aug-1927	28-Aug-1978	Quint in Jaws
Orson Welles	Actor	6-May-1915	10-Oct-1985	Citizen Kane
Susannah York	Actor	9-Jan-1941	14-Jan-2011	They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

CAST

Starring
Wendy Hiller	...   Alice
Leo McKern	...   Cromwell
Robert Shaw	...   Henry VIII
Orson Welles	...   Cardinal Wolsey
Susannah York	...   Margaret
and
Paul Scofield	...   Thomas More
Also Starring
Nigel Davenport	...   Duke of Norfolk
John Hurt	...   Rich
Corin Redgrave	...   Roper
With
Colin Blakely	...   Matthew
Cyril Luckham	...   Archbishop Cranmer
Jack Gwillim	...   Chief Justice
Thomas Heathcote	...   Boatman
Yootha Joyce	...   Averil Machin
Anthony Nicholls	...   King's Representative
John Nettleton	...   Jailer
Eira Heath	...   Matthew's Wife
Molly Urquhart	...   Maid
Paul Hardwick	...   Courtier
Michael Latimer	...   Norfolk's Aide
Philip Brack	...   Captain of Guard
Martin Boddey	...   Governor of Tower
Eric Mason	...   Executioner
Matt Zimmerman	...   Messenger
and
Vanessa Redgrave	...   Anne Boleyn

REVIEWS

Review by Steve Chase (posted on 21-Jan-2008)

Over the years I've come to realize how much this film is just as timely today as it was in 1966. Set in England during the reign of Henry VIII it is the story of a principled man, Sir Thomas Moore, and the conflicts he deals with when the King wants to declare new rules on divorce. The King needs a son and his present wife can't deliver. Admired, respected and in need of his support, the King visits Thomas Moore and asks him face to face for his 'loyalty as a subject'. Upon reflection and careful review of Church law Moore can not support the wishes of the King. False charges are then brought against Moore. He defends himself most eloquently in public court, but, just like some cases in our own courts today, the fate of the "guilty" is established before the trial. There is no honest justice. Just 'selective enforcement' and those that get selected like Thomas Moore, for expample, get beheaded or receive some other punishment. What makes the movie four star quality is the brilliant acting of Paul Scofield in the role of Thomas Moore. Highly educated, competent in both Church law and the Kings law, disciplined, polished, and fair minded, Moore can truly be described as a "Man For All Seasons".... Strongly recommend viewing.

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