Review of A Man for All Seasons (1966) by John W — 12 Apr 2015
Starring Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller and Robert Shaw. Riveting story of Sir Thomas More (Scofield, reprising his stage role) who sacrificed his life standing up for his principles. He refused to offer the Church's consent to the divorce and remarriage of King Henry VIII (Shaw) and was executed as a result.
Fred Zinnemann has done a great job of opening up the play for cinematic purposes, and his film is beautifully photographed. Blink and you'll miss cameo appearances by Orson Welles as Cardinal Wolsey (whom More replaced), and Vanessa Redgrave (in a non-speaking role) as Anne Boleyn.
Wendy Hiller, often misused on film, gets a rare chance to shine as More's wife Alice.
This review of A Man for All Seasons (1966) was written by John W on 12 Apr 2015.
A Man for All Seasons has generally received very positive reviews.
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