Movie

A Man for All Seasons

Released: December 13, 1966 (1966)

Runtime: 120 minutes

Genres: Drama, History

A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to swear the Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Cyril Luckham as Archbishop Cranmer
Age at release: 59
Wendy Hiller as Alice More
Age at release: 54
Leo McKern as Thomas Cromwell
Age at release: 46
Paul Scofield as Thomas More
Age at release: 44
Robert Shaw as King Henry VIII
Age at release: 39
Nigel Davenport as The Duke of Norfolk
Age at release: 38
Colin Blakely as Matthew
Age at release: 36
Susannah York as Margaret More
Age at release: 27
Corin Redgrave as William Roper (the Younger)
Age at release: 27
John Hurt as Richard Rich
Age at release: 26

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Arnold Ridley as Innkeeper (uncredited)
Age at release: 70
Anthony Nicholls as King's Representative
Age at release: 64
Molly Urquhart as Maid
Age at release: 60
Martin Boddey as Governor of Tower
Age at release: 59
Jack Gwillim as Chief Justice
Age at release: 56
Thomas Heathcote as Boatman
Age at release: 49
Paul Hardwick as Courtier
Age at release: 48
Raymond Adamson as (uncredited)
Age at release: 46
Yootha Joyce as Averil Machin
Age at release: 39
Philip Brack as Captain of Guard
Age at release: 39
Eric Mason as Executioner
Age at release: 39
John Nettleton as Jailer
Age at release: 37
Matt Zimmerman as Messenger
Age at release: 31
Vanessa Redgrave as Anne Boleyn
Age at release: 29
Julie Martin as 2nd Maid (uncredited)
Age at release: 27
Michael Latimer as Norfolk's Aide
Age at release: 25
Gina Warwick as 3rd Handmaiden (uncredited)
Age at release: 24
Gay Hamilton as 2nd Handmaiden (uncredited)
Age at release: 23
Eira Heath as Matthew's Wife
Age at release: Unknown
Fiona Hartford as 1st Handmaiden (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown