DVD

A man for all seasons / Columbia ; screenplay by Robert Bolt ; produced and directed by Fred Zinnemann.

Zinnemann, Fred, 1907-1997 (director,, producer.). Bolt, Robert. (screenwriter.). Scofield, Paul, 1922-2008 (actor.). Hiller, Wendy, 1912-2003 (actor.). McKern, Leo, 1920-2002 (actor.). Welles, Orson, 1915-1985 (actor.). Shaw, Robert, 1927-1978 (actor.). York, Susannah. (actor.). Davenport, Nigel. (actor.). Hurt, John, 1940-2017 (actor.). Redgrave, Corin. (actor.). Bolt, Robert. Man for all seasons. (Added Author). Columbia Pictures Corporation. (Added Author). Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm) (Added Author). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Robert Shaw, Orson Welles, Susannah York, Paul Scofield, Nigel Davenport, John Hurt, Corin Redgrave. (Cast).

Summary:

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.

Record details

ISBN: 1424847478
ISBN: 9781424847471
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Edition: Special edition.
Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2007]

Content descriptions

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.
Formatted Contents Note:	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.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Photographed byTed Moore ; editor, Ralph Kemplen ; music composed and conducted by George Delerue.
Participant or Performer Note:	Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Robert Shaw, Orson Welles, Susannah York, Paul Scofield, Nigel Davenport, John Hurt, Corin Redgrave.
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1; anamorphic wide screen (1.66:1); Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo and 5.1 surround .)
Language Note:	English (Dolby 5.1 or mono.) or French dialogue with optional English, French or Portuguese subtitles; feature open-captioned in English; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:	Academy Awards, 1967: Best Picture; Best Director; Best Actor in a Leading Role (Scofield); Best Cinematography, Color; Best Costume Design, Color; Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.