A Man for All Seasons

Book cover: 'A Man for All Seasons'
Author(s): 
Robert Bolt
Copyright: 
1966
ISBN: 
043396180857
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Review: 

This is a VERY well-done rendition of the story of St. Thomas More. Thomas More was a well-respected lawyer who was named Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. He is a model statesman – modest, intelligent, and principled. He was martyred for not condoning the actions of the King toward the Catholic Church and his first wife. (Quite a refreshing contrast to modern-day politics!) I would suggest this for high school students as younger students – unless they are familiar with the story and accustomed to somewhat complex dialogue – may find it "boring". We were very pleased to find this movie at our local library. Available on VHS or DVD.

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Duration: 120 minutes.

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First reviewed: 
1998-99