A Man for All Seasons is a 1966 British historical drama directed by Fred Zinnemann, adapted by Robert Bolt from his own stage play. Set from 1529 to 1535 during the reign of Henry VIII, it follows Sir Thomas More's refusal to endorse the annulment of the king's marriage to Catherine of Aragon or swear an oath naming Henry head of the Church of England. The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 39th Academy Awards, with Zinnemann winning Best Director and Paul Scofield winning Best Actor.
Facts
Classification
AwardAcademy Award for Best Cinematography, Color 1 AwardAcademy Award for Best Costume Design, Color 1 AwardAcademy Award for Best Picture 1 AwardAcademy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay 1 Release Year Connections
Created By
Source A Man for All Seasons (1966 film) (Wikipedia)
In Medium
Source A Man for All Seasons (1966 film) (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases
Original Language
Also in Language Atlas: the original language of this subject.
Originated In
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.
Sources
1. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: The 39th Academy Awards | 1967
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesCeremony 1967: Cinematography (Color)
Cinematography (Color) Winner A Man for All Seasons
Ceremony 1967: Costume Design (Color)
Costume Design (Color) Winner A Man for All Seasons
Ceremony 1967: Best Picture
Best Picture Winner A Man for All Seasons
Ceremony 1967: Writing (Screenplay-based on material from another medium)
Writing (Screenplay-based on material from another medium) Winner A Man for All Seasons
View the Source 2. A Man for All Seasons (1966 film) (Wikipedia)
Article lead sentence
A Man for All Seasons is a 1966 British historical drama film directed and produced by Fred Zinnemann, adapted by Robert Bolt from his play of the same name.
Created By: Fred Zinnemann, Infobox: director
Fred Zinnemann
View the SourceReader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.