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Title:
A man for all seasons [videorecording]
JLCTITLE245:
[videorecording] / Columbia ; screenplay by Robert Bolt ; produced and directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Uniform Title:
Man for all seasons (Motion picture)
Edition:
Special ed.
Publication Information:
Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2007]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (ca. 120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9781424847471
General Note:
From the play by Robert Bolt.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1966.
Anamorphic widescreen (1.66:1) presentation.
Special feature: "The life of Saint Thomas More" featurette.
Abstract:
Chancellor of England, Sir Thomas More, is placed in a difficult position when Henry VIII breaks with the Catholic Church over its refusal to annul his marriage to Katherine of Aragon so he can marry Anne Boleyn. Henry demands More's endorsement of this act. Torn between his conscience and duty to the crown, Sir Thomas chooses to say nothing.
Reading Level:
MPAA Rating: Rated G; Canadian Home Video Rating: Rated G.
Added Corporate Author:
Contents:
Start -- Butcher's summons -- With the Cardinal -- Petitions -- Home to Chelsea -- Saying "No" to a heretic -- Duke of Norfolk -- New Lord Chancellor -- "Surprise" visit -- Quiet words -- Catching the tide -- Bad, dangerous spy -- Rich & the new secretary -- King's answer -- More resigns -- Explaining his decision -- King's wedding day -- Letter -- Conversation with Cromwell -- Ending a friendship -- News of the oath -- In the tower -- Inquiry -- Family visit -- Trial -- Richard Rich testifies -- Verdict & Discharge -- Sentence carried out.
Credits:
Photographed byTed Moore ; editor, Ralph Kemplen ; music composed and conducted by George Delerue.
Performer:
Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Robert Shaw, Orson Welles, Susannah York, Paul Scofield, Nigel Davenport, John Hurt, Corin Redgrave.
Technical Details:
DVD, NTSC; region 1; Dolby Digital; remastered in high definition.
Language:
English (Dolby 5.1 or mono.) or French dialogue with optional English, French or Portuguese subtitles; feature open-captioned in English; closed-captioned.