A Man for All Seasons
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A Man for All Seasons is a 1966 film directed by Fred Zinnemann. The film is based on Robert Bolt's play of the same name and stars Paul Scofield as Sir Thomas More.1
The movie depicts More's steadfast refusal to acknowledge King Henry VIII's annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and his subsequent claim as the head of the Church of England. This defiance ultimately leads to More's execution. The film also features a stellar cast including Robert Shaw as Henry VIII, Orson Welles, Wendy Hiller, John Hurt, and Susannah York.12
A Man for All Seasons was highly acclaimed, winning six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Scofield, and Best Screenplay. Zinnemann also received an Oscar for Best Director for his work on the film.1
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