UK,
1966, 120 min
(Alternative: 116 min)
Directed by:
Fred ZinnemannCinematography:
Ted MooreComposer:
Georges DelerueCast:
Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Robert Shaw, Orson Welles, Susannah York, Nigel Davenport, John Hurt, Corin Redgrave, Colin Blakely, Cyril Luckham (more)Plots(1)
Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield), England’s Roman Catholic Chancellor, is forced into a difficult position when corrupt King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw) demands his approval to divorce his wife and marry his mistress. Torn between his conscience and duty to the crown, Sir Thomas chooses to say nothing, sparking the rage of the king. What unfolds is a battle of wills packed with palace intrigue, political brinkmanship and the fate of man, church and country. In the end, his silence spoke loudest of all. (Eureka Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1967 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1967 - Fred Zinnemann (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1967 - Paul Scofield (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1967 - Robert Bolt (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1967 - Ted Moore (Best Cinematography (Color))
- 1967 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1967 - Robert Shaw (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1967 - Wendy Hiller (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1968 - Fred Zinnemann (Best Film)
- 1968 - Paul Scofield (Best British Actor)
- 1968 - Robert Bolt (Best British Screenplay)
- 1968 - Ted Moore (Best British Cinematography - Colour)
- 1968 - Best British Costume Design - Colour
- 1968 - Best British Art Direction - Colour
- 1968 - Fred Zinnemann (Outstanding British Film)
Golden Globes
- 1967 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1967 - Fred Zinnemann (Best Director)
- 1967 - Robert Bolt (Best Screenplay)
- 1967 - Paul Scofield (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1967 - Robert Shaw (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1966 - Best Film
- 1966 - Fred Zinnemann (Best Director)
- 1966 - Paul Scofield (Best Actor)
- 1966 - Robert Bolt (Best Screenplay)