''A Man for All Seasons'', with Robert Shaw, 1966 is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on April 24th, 2021.
''A Man for All Seasons'', with Robert Shaw, 1966
A vintage movie poster reprint of ''A Man for All Seasons'', a 1966 British historical drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Robert... more
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''A Man for All Seasons'', with Robert Shaw, 1966
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Movie World Posters
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A vintage movie poster reprint of ''A Man for All Seasons'', a 1966 British historical drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Robert Shaw. The film is based on the play of the same name by Robert Bolt, which in turn is a dramatization of the life and moral dilemmas of Sir Thomas More.
The story is set in 16th-century England during the reign of King Henry VIII. Robert Shaw portrays Sir Thomas More, a devout Catholic and scholar who served as Chancellor of England. More faces a moral and ethical crisis when King Henry VIII (played by Paul Scofield) seeks to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon in order to marry Anne Boleyn and secure a male heir to the throne.
More, a man known for his integrity and unwavering religious beliefs, finds himself in a precarious position. He cannot support the king's divorce and remarriage due to his staunch loyalty to the Roman Catholic Church and his belief in the sanctity of marriage. This stance puts him at odds with the king's wishes and the political climate of the time.
"A Man for All Seasons" explores the conflict between personal conscience and loyalty to the state, as More refuses to publicly endorse the king's actions and the break with the Catholic Church. His steadfast refusal to compromise his principles ultimately leads to his downfall, and he is put on trial for treason.
The film is a powerful and thought-provoking portrayal of moral courage, religious conviction, and the clash between individual conscience and political authority. Robert Shaw delivers a compelling performance as Sir Thomas More, capturing the essence of a man who stood firm in his beliefs even in the face of great personal sacrifice.
The title, "A Man for All Seasons," reflects More's unwavering integrity and his commitment to his principles regardless of the changing political and social landscape. The film received critical acclaim and won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Paul Scofield's portrayal of Thomas More. It remains a classic in the genre of historical dramas and is celebrated for its exploration of ethics and principles in the face of power and authority.
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