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MASTER SCORE 87.0 / 100
1966·Biography / Drama / History·2h

A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS

“...a motion picture for all times!”

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.

Above the Line
Fred Zinnemann·DirectorRobert Bolt·ScreenplayTed Moore·Director of PhotographyGeorges Delerue·Original Music ComposerRalph Kemplen·Editor
Cast
Paul Scofield·Thomas MoreWendy Hiller·Alice MoreLeo McKern·Thomas CromwellRobert Shaw·King Henry VIIIOrson Welles·Cardinal WolseySusannah York·Margaret MoreNigel Davenport·The Duke of NorfolkJohn Hurt·Richard RichCorin Redgrave·William Roper (the Younger)Colin Blakely·Matthew
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Fred Zinnemann·Director
Writing· 1
Robert Bolt·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Ted Moore·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ralph Kemplen·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Georges Delerue·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Fred Zinnemann·Producer
By the Numbers
87.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$28M
ROI 627%
Worldwide Gross
6
8 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind A Man for All Seasons's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Historical, Stark
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a large, central black silhouette of a man wearing a cap and a flowing robe or cloak, standing against a solid yellow background. The title ”

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Key Elements
Silhouette Of A ManLeafy BranchesStylized Faces
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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