Henry VIII (1979)
The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eight (original title)

TV Movie  -  166 min
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Director:

Kevin Billington

Writer:

William Shakespeare (play), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

John Stride, Claire Bloom and Ronald Pickup
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Stride John Stride ...
Claire Bloom ...
Ronald Pickup ...
Barbara Kellerman ...
Anne Bullen
Timothy West Timothy West ...
Julian Glover ...
John Rowe John Rowe ...
Lewis Fiander Lewis Fiander ...
Alan Leith Alan Leith ...
Sergeant-at-Arms
Tony Church Tony Church ...
Prologue
John Bailey John Bailey ...
Griffith, Gentleman-Usher
David Troughton David Troughton ...
Surveyor
John Nettleton John Nettleton ...
Lord Chamberlain
Charles Lloyd Pack Charles Lloyd Pack ...
Lord Sandys
Nigel Lambert Nigel Lambert ...
Sir Thomas Lovell
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William Shakespeare | Shakespeare's Henry VIII | Based On Play | Character Name In Title

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UK | USA

Language:

English

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Filming Locations:

Hever Castle, Hever, Kent, England, UK See more »

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The entire film was shot on location at Leeds Castle, Penshurst Place and Hever Castle; each of which bears associations to some of the historical figures in the play. See more »

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Version of A Man for All Seasons (1966) See more »