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Henry VIII and His Six Wives

Historical drama adapted from the 麻豆官网首页入口 TV series. On his deathbed, King Henry VIII (Keith Michell) recalls how he wooed and wed his six wives - and disposed of five of them.

On his deathbed, King Henry VIII recalls how he wooed and wed his six wives - and disposed of five of them - in a bid to secure the succession to the throne with a male heir.

Despite his many marriages and the crowded court, Henry remains essentially lonely.

Adapted from the successful 麻豆官网首页入口 TV series, with Keith Michell reprising his award-winning role.

1 hour, 59 minutes

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Sat 14 Nov 2015 06:15

麻豆官网首页入口 History: Henry VIII

Henry VIII is one of the most famous kings in English history. His break with the papacy in Rome established the Church of England and began the Reformation.

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Role Contributor
Henry VIII Keith Michell
Thomas Cromwell Donald Pleasence
Anne Boleyn Charlotte Rampling
Jane Seymour Jane Asher
Katherine of Aragon Frances Cuka
Catherine Howard Lynne Frederick
Anne of Cleves Jenny Bos
Catherine Parr Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Norfolk Michael Gough
Suffolk Brian Blessed
Thomas More Michael Goodliffe
Cranmer Bernard Hepton
Producer Roy Baird
Writer Ian Thorne
Director Waris Hussein

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