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Henry VIII and His Six Wives poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.8 / 100
1972·Biography / Drama / History·2h 5m

HENRY VIII AND HIS SIX WIVES

Adapted from the BBC2 serial The Six Wives of Henry VIII. 1547, King Henry VIII's life has taken a turn for the worse and he is forced to look back over his life and the many loves which had brought him his three children, only one of which was the desired male heir to secure the Tudor dynasty.

Above the Line
Waris Hussein·DirectorIan Thorne·ScreenplayPeter Suschitzky·Director of PhotographyDavid Munrow·Original Music ComposerJohn Bloom·Editor
Cast
Keith Michell·Henry VIIIDonald Pleasence·Thomas CromwellCharlotte Rampling·Anne BoleynJane Asher·Jane SeymourBrian Blessed·SuffolkMichael Gough·NorfolkBarbara Leigh-Hunt·Catherine ParrJenny Bos·Anne of ClevesLynne Frederick·Catherine HowardFrances Cuka·Katherine of Aragon
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Waris Hussein·Director
Writing· 1
Ian Thorne·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Peter Suschitzky·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John Bloom·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
David Munrow·Original Music ComposerBrian Simmons·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 6
Roy Stannard·Production DesignJohn Bloomfield·Costume DesignGeorge Dean·PainterPam Meager·Makeup DesignerEric Allwright·Makeup ArtistPhilip Leakey·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Roy Baird·ProducerMark Shivas·ProducerIrene Lamb·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Gladys Leakey·Hairdresser
By the Numbers
65.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Henry VIII and His Six Wives's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Historical, Regal
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a regal portrait of Henry VIII, seated on a golden throne, adorned in opulent attire with a black fur collar and numerous gold chains ”

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Key Elements
ThroneCrownJewelryStained Glass
Atmosphere
Indoor
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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