
Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorFred Zinnemann
WriterRobert Bolt
Cast

Paul Scofield
Thomas More

Wendy Hiller
Alice More

Leo McKern
Thomas Cromwell

Robert Shaw
King Henry VIII

Orson Welles
Cardinal Wolsey

Susannah York
Margaret More

Nigel Davenport
The Duke of Norfolk

John Hurt
Richard Rich

Corin Redgrave
William Roper (the Younger)

Colin Blakely
Matthew

Cyril Luckham
Archbishop Cranmer

Jack Gwillim
Chief Justice

Thomas Heathcote
Boatman

Yootha Joyce
Averil Machin

Anthony Nicholls
King's Representative

John Nettleton
Jailer
Eira Heath
Matthew's Wife
Molly Urquhart
Maid

Paul Hardwick
Courtier

Michael Latimer
Norfolk's Aide
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Keywords
death penaltyenglandpopebeheadingprotestant churchoathbased on play or musicaltudorcatholichenry viii16th centurybritish monarchy
Details
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$28M
TMDb Votes
496
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026








