A Man for All Seasons [Special Edition]

A Man for All Seasons [Special Edition]

Director: Fred Zinnemann Cast: Paul Scofield
Paul Scofield
, Wendy Hiller
Wendy Hiller
, Leo McKern
Leo McKern
, Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw
Fred Zinnemann
A Man for All Seasons [Special Edition]

A Man for All Seasons [Special Edition]

Director: Fred Zinnemann Cast: Paul Scofield
Paul Scofield
, Wendy Hiller
Wendy Hiller
, Leo McKern
Leo McKern
, Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw
Fred Zinnemann

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Overview

Adapted by Robert Bolt and Constance Willis from Bolt's hit stage play, A Man for All Seasons stars Paul Scofield, triumphantly repeating his stage role as Sir Thomas More. The crux of the film is the staunchly Catholic More's refusal to acknowledge King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw)'s break from the church to divorce his first wife and marry Anne Boleyn (an unbilled Vanessa Redgrave). Sir Thomas willingly goes to the chopping block rather than sacrifice his ideals. Director Fred Zinnemann retains the play's verbosity without sacrificing the film's strong sense of visuals. The impeccably chosen cast includes Wendy Hiller as Sir Thomas' likably contentious wife Alice, John Hurt as the deceitful Richard Rich (More's put-downs of this despicable character provide some of the film's biggest laughs), Orson Welles as a dour Cardinal Woolsey, Leo McKern as the ambitious Thomas Cromwell, and Susannah York as More's daughter Margaret. The "Common Man," an important bridging-the-scenes character in the original play, is removed from the film version, which does just fine without him. A Man for All Seasons won six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, as well as seven British Film Academy awards.

Product Details

Release Date: 02/20/2007
UPC: 0043396180857
Original Release: 1966
Rating: G
Source: SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMT
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 2:00:00
Sales rank: 4,955

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Paul Scofield Sir Thomas More
Wendy Hiller Alice More
Leo McKern Cromwell
Robert Shaw Le roi Henry VIII
Susannah York Margaret
Nigel Davenport Norfolk
Orson Welles Le cardinal Wolsey
John Hurt Rich
Corin Redgrave William Roper,Anne Boleyn
Colin Blakely Matthew
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 Zinneman Messenger
Cyril Luckham Archbishop Cranmer
Jack Gwillim Chief Justice
Thomas Heathcote Boatman
Matt Zimmerman le messager
Georges Delerue Composer
Sylvia Bidmead Young Woman
Jack Bligh Old Man in Scene 33
Bridget Brice Young Woman
Jan Carey 2nd Girl
Gladys Dawson Old Woman
Edwin Finn 1st Scholar
Laura Graham 4th Girl

Technical Credits
Fred Zinnemann Director,Producer
Robert Bolt Screenwriter
William N. Graf Executive Producer
Constance Willis Screenwriter
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