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Quick Info

Rating

7.3/10

Release1966

Runtime2h 0m

StatusReleased

Budget$3,900,000

Revenue$28,350,000

Production

Highland Films

Movie

A Man for All Seasons

1966

2h 0m

7.3

Drama

History

Synopsis

A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to swear the Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England.

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