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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396180857
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 100
Label: Sony Pictures
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 MonoEnglishSubtitledFrenchSubtitledPortugueseSubtitledFrenchDubbedDolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
MPN: D18085D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: February 20, 2007
Running Time: 120 minutes
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 1966
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Adaptation of Robert Bolt's play about Sir Thomas More a Catholic statesman in England who rebelled against Henry VIII's self-proclaimed status as the head of the Church of England and paid for his religious beliefs by having his head exhibited on London Bridge.System Requirements:Run Time: 120 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 043396180857 Manufacturer No: 18085
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Robert Bolt's successful play was not considered a hot commercial property by Columbia Pictures--a period piece about a moral issue without a star, without even a love story. Perhaps that's why Columbia left director Fred Zinnemann alone to make A Man for All Seasons, as long as he stuck to a relatively small budget. The results took everyone by surprise, as the talky morality play became a box-office hit and collected the top Oscars for 1966. At the play's heart is the standoff between King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw, in young lion form) and Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield, in an Oscar-winning performance). Henry wants More's official approval of divorce, but More's strict ethical and religious code will not let him waffle. More's rectitude is a source of exasperation to Cardinal Wolsey (Orson Welles in a cameo), who chides, "If you could just see facts flat on without that horrible moral squint." Zinnemann's approach is all simplicity, and indeed the somewhat prosaic staging doesn't create a great deal of cinematic excitement. But the language is worth savoring, and the ethical politics are debated with all the calm and majesty of an absorbing chess game. --Robert Horton
Amazon.com:
Robert Bolt's successful play was not considered a hot commercial property by Columbia Pictures--a period piece about a moral issue without a star, without even a love story. Perhaps that's why Columbia left director Fred Zinnemann alone to make A Man for All Seasons, as long as he stuck to a relatively small budget. The results took everyone by surprise, as the talky morality play became a box-office hit and collected the top Oscars for 1966. At the play's heart is the standoff between King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw, in young lion form) and Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield, in an Oscar-winning performance). Henry wants More's official approval of divorce, but More's strict ethical and religious code will not let him waffle. More's rectitude is a source of exasperation to Cardinal Wolsey (Orson Welles in a cameo), who chides, "If you could just see facts flat on without that horrible moral squint." Zinnemann's approach is all simplicity, and indeed the somewhat prosaic staging doesn't create a great deal of cinematic excitement. But the language is worth savoring, and the ethical politics are debated with all the calm and majesty of an absorbing chess game. --Robert Horton
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A wonderful story and one that is inspirational. Sir More felt strongly enough about his convictions to leave his office and the power that went along with it so that he could remain loyal to his God. This version of the story does it great justice, showing Henry VIII for the tyrant he really was (although one who could be charming when he wanted to be) and the characters he surrounded himself with. The actors chosen for the roles in this film included many established actors as well as some very ... Read More
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This is a great movie of faith and devotion to truth. The movie came in perfect shape.
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Thomas Moore epitomizes ethical choice and is an example to follow for the ages. Near perfect balance between ambition and morality. A desire for greatness but not at any cost.Understand the rules and guidelines of political survival, use wit and intelligence to circumvent the brute force of power, uphold the neutrality of law and its inherent protection for those who observe it. No compromise in the end.
Paul Scofield delivers a masterful convincing delivery of both the human weakness and moral ... Read More
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There is so much that has been said, and will be said about this film that is in the superlative, that there is no reason to do that again here. But because this is one of my favorite films, I want to try to relate something about what makes this film so special to me. There is an artistic beauty of expression within the filming, that's certainly a big part of it. The dialogue is beautiful, yet simple. The story is simple, yet powerful, and this also describes the performances. Although seemingly tragic, ... Read More
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I highly recommend this film not only to fans of historical drama but for a truly well-made film. This 1966 winner for Best Picture is stellar in every respect; each craft delivers its best work and the acting is first rate. Paul Scofield won the Oscar as Best Actor in his first major screen role. Sadly we don't have nearly enough Scofield film work to preserve for posterity. Paul preferred stage acting and while I can understand his preference I mourn the fact that this great actor can't be seen in more ... Read More
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Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396180857
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions:
Label: Sony Pictures
Languages:
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
MPN: D18085D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: February 20, 2007
Running Time: 120 minutes
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 1966