Henry VIII
Synopsis
Henry is a proud monarch who flies in the face of the church in seeking to divorce Queen Katherine and marry Anne Bullen. As cardinal Wolsey, the powerful Lord Chancellor of England, attempts to bend Rome to the King's wishes, the court reverbates with political intrigue and accusations of treachery.
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Prologue
John Stride
Henry VIII
Julian Glover
Duke of Buckingham
Jeremy Kemp
Duke of Norfolk
David Rintoul
Lord Abergavenny
Timothy West
Cardinal Wolsey
John Rowe
Cromwell
Lewis Flander
Duke of Suffolk
Alan Leith
Sergeant-at-Arms
Claire Bloom
Katharine of Aragon
John Bailey
Griffith / Gentleman Usher
David Troughton
A Surveyor
John Nettleton
Lord Chamberlain
Charles Lloyd Pack
Lord Sandys
Nigel Lambert
Sir Thomas Lovell
Barbara Kellerman
Anne Bullen
Adam Bareham
Sir Henry Guildford
Jeffrey Daunton
A Servant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Billington
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Alan Shallcross
- Original Score
- James Tyler
- Original Title
- Henry VIII
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Billington
William Shakespeare, Alan Shallcross
James Tyler
Malcolm Banthorpe, Howard Dell
Cedric Messina
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Billington
Director
Cedric Messina
Producer
Alun Hughes
Costume Design
Don Taylor
Production Design
James Tyler
Original Music Composer
Malcolm Banthorpe
Editor
Howard Dell
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Henry VIII
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Henry VIII about?
Henry is a proud monarch who flies in the face of the church in seeking to divorce Queen Katherine and marry Anne Bullen. As cardinal Wolsey, the powerful Lord Chancellor of England, attempts to bend Rome to the King's wishes, the court reverbates with political intrigue and accusations of treachery.
Who directed Henry VIII?
Henry VIII was directed by Kevin Billington.
Who stars in Henry VIII?
The principal cast of Henry VIII includes Tony Church, John Stride, Julian Glover, Jeremy Kemp, David Rintoul.
When was Henry VIII released and how long is it?
Henry VIII was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Henry VIII?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Henry VIII was composed by James Tyler.