A Man for All Seasons (Um homem para a Eternidade) - Fred Zinnemann

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MoviesHistory | 3 de maio de 2009

The story takes place in 16th century England. But men like Sir Thomas More, who love life yet have the moral fiber to lay down their lives for their principles, are found in every century. Concentrating on the last seven years of English chancellor's life, the struggle between More and his King, Henry VIII, hinges on Henry's determination to break with Rome so he can divorce his current wife and wed again, and good Catholic More's inability to go along with such heresy. More resigns as chancellor, hoping to be able to live out his life as a private citizen. But Henry will settle for nothing less than that the much respected More give public approval to his headstrong course. Written by alfiehitchie
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Release: USA 12 December 1966 (New York City, New York) (premiere)

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Awards: Won 6 Oscars. Another 27 wins & 5 nominations

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Producer: Fred Zinnemann Executive Producer: William N. Graf Director: Fred Zinnemann Writer: Robert Bolt (play), Robert Bolt (screenplay)

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Cast: Colin Blakely, Martin Boddey, Nigel Davenport, Jack Gwillim, Paul Hardwick, Thomas Heathcote, Wendy Hiller, John Hurt, Cyril Luckham, Eric Mason, Leo McKern, John Nettleton, Anthony Nicholls, Corin Redgrave, Vanessa Redgrave, Paul Scofield, Robert Shaw, Molly Urquhart, Orson Welles, Susannah York, Matt Zimmerman
Genre: Biography | Drama
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A historical drama telling the tale of the political downfall of Sir Thomas More under the reign of Henry VIII.

When Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon, is unable to produce an heir to the throne, he uses that as a pretext for the pope to grant him a divorce, so he can marry his newest conquest, Anne Boleyn. The King is backed by everyone on this request except the highly regarded and religious Sir Thomas More. When Cardinal Wolsey, Chancellor of England, names More as his successor, it becomes important for Henry to get More's support, but More cannot be swayed. Henry demands the clergy to renounce the Pope and to name him Head of the Church of England. Oliver Cromwell frames More, forcing him to resign as Chancellor. Eventually More is brought to trial, found guilty of treason, and beheaded.

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johnhornor | 17 de março de 2008

More has exchange with Roper regarding the Catholic Church. The next scene when More and Rich part, and More expounds upon the devil and the laws of man.

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johnhornor | 17 de março de 2008

Thomas More ending his friendship with the Duke of Norfolk.

Paul Scofield, actor, CBE

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JuzTudor70AD | 23 de maio de 2009

[The Tudors] Cromwell's happy news of a grandson was quickly overcame by the venegence of his enemies ...

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rabbitandcrow | 25 de outubro de 2007

"A Man For All Seasons" (1966), directed by Fred Zinnemann, tells the story of Sir Thomas More's resistance to King Henry VIII's seizure of the church in England.

This clip is provided for the purposes of discussion and criticism of the film and its themes.

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