Directed by:
Fred ZinnemannCinematography:
Ted MooreComposer:
Georges DelerueCast:
Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Robert Shaw, Orson Welles, Susannah York, Nigel Davenport, John Hurt, Corin Redgrave, Colin Blakely, Cyril Luckham (more)Plots(1)
Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield), England’s Roman Catholic Chancellor, is forced into a difficult position when corrupt King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw) demands his approval to divorce his wife and marry his mistress. Torn between his conscience and duty to the crown, Sir Thomas chooses to say nothing, sparking the rage of the king. What unfolds is a battle of wills packed with palace intrigue, political brinkmanship and the fate of man, church and country. In the end, his silence spoke loudest of all. (Eureka Entertainment)
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A very successful historical film in the sense that the era is brilliantly captured, but above all the intrigues that are associated with the characters presented here. Thomas More certainly lived an interesting life and was born in a time that was not favorable to him. He was not a steadfast man in every situation, but otherwise his fate would not have been so intriguing. Excellent cast!
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One of those great historical films where there's a lot of talk, but not idle talk. The main conflict is thought-provoking even today, thanks to the perfectly honed dialogue that made it to the screen from the stage, and if you like The Lion in Winter, Beckett, or Mary, Queen of Scots, feel free.
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