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A Man For All Seasons (12-Dec-1966)
Director: Fred Zinnemann Writer: Robert Bolt From a play by: Robert Bolt Keywords: Drama, Biography
REVIEWS Review by Steve Chase (posted on 21-Jan-2008) Over the years I've come to realize how much this film is just as timely today as it was in 1966. Set in England during the reign of Henry VIII it is the story of a principled man, Sir Thomas Moore, and the conflicts he deals with when the King wants to declare new rules on divorce. The King needs a son and his present wife can't deliver. Admired, respected and in need of his support, the King visits Thomas Moore and asks him face to face for his 'loyalty as a subject'. Upon reflection and careful review of Church law Moore can not support the wishes of the King.
False charges are then brought against Moore. He defends himself most eloquently in public court, but, just like some cases in our own courts today, the fate of the "guilty" is established before the trial. There is no honest justice. Just 'selective enforcement' and those that get selected like Thomas Moore, for expample, get beheaded or receive some other punishment.
What makes the movie four star quality is the brilliant acting of Paul Scofield in the role of Thomas Moore. Highly educated, competent in both Church law and the Kings law, disciplined, polished, and fair minded, Moore can truly be described as a "Man For All Seasons".... Strongly recommend viewing.
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