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The story of the Chancellor of England, Sir Thomas More, who was forced into conflict with the king when Henry VIII wanted to divorce his wife and marry Anne Boleyn.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Corporate Authors:	Columbia Pictures Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors:	Bolt, Robert Zinnemann, Fred, 1907-1997 Hiller, Wendy, 1912-2003 McKern, Leo, 1920-2002 Shaw, Robert, 1927-1978 Welles, Orson, 1915-1985 York, Susannah Scofield, Paul, 1922-2008 Davenport, Nigel Hurt, John, 1940-2017 Redgrave, Corin Moore, Ted, 1914-1987 Haffenden, Elizabeth, 1906-1976 Bridge, Joan, 1912-2009
Language:	English French Portuguese
Language and/or Writing System:	English (Dolby 5.1) or French dialogue, English, French or Portuguese subtitles; closed-captioned.
Published:	Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, ©2007, ©1966.
Edition:	Special edition.
Series:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:	More, Thomas, > Saint, > 1478-1535 > Drama. Henry > VIII, > King of England, > 1491-1547 > Drama. Anne Boleyn, > Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, > 1507-1536 > Drama. Divorce > Religious aspects > Drama. Church and state > England > Drama. Church and state > Catholic Church > Drama. England > Drama. Feature films. Historical films. Kings and rulers in motion pictures. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre:	Drama. Feature films. Historical films. Kings and rulers in motion pictures. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : digital, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	Video DVD

Description
Summary:	The story of the Chancellor of England, Sir Thomas More, who was forced into conflict with the king when Henry VIII wanted to divorce his wife and marry Anne Boleyn.
Note:	Originally released as a motion picture in 1966. From the play by Robert Bolt. Special features: "The life of Saint Thomas More" featurette. Videorecording.
Call Number:	PN1995.9.H5 M26 2007 VideoDVD CP4 D0076927 VideoDVD
Audience:	MPAA rating: G.
Awards:	Academy Awards, USA, 1967: Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role (Paul Scofield) ; Best Cinematography, Color (Ted Moore) ; Best Costume Design, Color (Elizabeth Haffenden, Joan Bridge) ; Best Director (Fred Zinnemann) ; Best Picture (Fred Zinnemann) ; Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Robert Bolt).
ISBN:	9781424847471 1424847478
Credits:	Cinematography, Ted Moore ; music, George Delerue ; costume designers, Elizabeth Haffenden, Joan Bridge.
System Details:	DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, remastered in high definition; widescreen.
Cast:	Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Robert Shaw, Orson Welles, Susannah York, Paul Scofield, Nigel Davenport, John Hurt, Corin Redgrave.