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Fred Zinneman directs this excellent biographical drama about the conflicts faced by Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield) when King Henry VIII asks him to break with the Pope and grant him a divorce. Based on Robert Bolt's stage play, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS is a powerful, cerebral story, supported by an excellent cast and characterization. Vanessa Redgrave would later participate in a well-received made-for-television remake in 1988. This biographical drama earned eight Academy Award nominations and six wins, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Paul Scofield), and Best (Adapted) Screenplay.

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UPC0043396032569

eBay Product ID (ePID)3111399

Product Key Features

ActorPaul Scofield

RatingG

EditionClosed Caption

Movie/TV TitleMan for All Seasons

DirectorFred Zinnemann

FormatDVD

Release Year1999

GenreDrama

Sub-GenreBiography

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Display FormatClosed Caption

Leading RolePaul Scofield

Release Date19990126

Film CountryUSA

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by famous_romans
04 Jan, 2025
A Film of Quality and Human Conscience
At the 1967 Academy Awards, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS won 7 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actor (Paul Scofield), Best Director (Fred Zinnemann), Best Screenplay (Robert Bolt), Best Cinematography, and Best Costume Design. Supporting performers Robert Shaw and Wendy Hiller were also nominated but did not win. All this does not happen by accident or coincidence. This is truly a fine motion picture. It is a story of one man's conscience (Sir Thomas More) and love of God over the earthly rewards offered by King Henry VIII and his less than honorable enablers/supporters. Originally this was a play written by Robert Bolt which was later adapted to the screen. As a play, it was quite a success both in London and New York (and elsewhere) due to its themes which all humans can relate to and appreciate. There have been times when I have read where others writing on current political scandals have used A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS as a comparative touchstone. Paul Scofield gives a wonderfully nuanced performance as Sir Thomas More and is backed up by a first rate cast. Back in the early 1970s, this film was shown on American television (the NBC network I believe) as a Thanksgiving Day holiday movie for the family to watch for two years running. Thanksgiving Day is a quintessential American holiday and the fact that an American television network would choose this English film speaks volumes.
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by coyn.diann
02 Mar, 2017
THIS Classic Movie explains the separation of the English from the Pope in Rome it a way that shows the personal struggle of Sir. Thomas Moore.
THIS Classic Movie explains the separation of the English from the Pope in Rome it a way that shows the personal struggle of Sir. Thomas Moore. It shows what life was like in that time. The dialogue is outstanding as well as the costumes and locations. Every actor is at the top of their game. Great Movie.
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by namcm73
22 Mar, 2022
A Man For All Seasons
This movie tells it like it is. King Henry the VIII held lots of power (even over the church). Those opposed to the King were beheaded. Sir Thomas Moore was one such person and met that end.
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by juhen-77
04 Mar, 2024
Wonderful film, in good condition, though perhaps slightly dark.
The print seems slightly dark--at least from my memory of it. Otherwise, it plays perfectly. It's a film I have long wanted to own.
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by hatfibill
30 May, 2018
great
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by pattfifiel-0
09 Nov, 2021
very satisfied
good clean entertainment
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by jtb1950
05 Aug, 2023
Good Job
Good Job
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by geohun-3181
03 Jun, 2022
Great movie
Great movie
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by 11bruno22
13 Jun, 2020
good
good
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