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5.8 / 10(21 votes)IMDb19722h 5mUnited Kingdom

Henry VIII and His Six Wives

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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.

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Henry & His Six Wives

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-15

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Director
Waris Hussein
Screenplay & Story
Ian Thorne
Original Score
David Munrow
Original Title
Henry VIII and His Six Wives
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 5m
Production Studios
Anglo-EMI, BBC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Waris Hussein

Screenplay & Story

Ian Thorne

Original Score & Music

David Munrow

Director of Photography

Peter Suschitzky

Film Editing

John Bloom

Producers

Roy Baird, Mark Shivas

Department Leadership Roster

Waris Hussein

Waris Hussein

Director

Ian Thorne

Screenplay

Peter Suschitzky

Peter Suschitzky

Director of Photography

Roy Baird

Producer

Mark Shivas

Producer

David Munrow

Original Music Composer

Roy Stannard

Production Design

John Bloom

Editor

John Bloomfield

Costume Design

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United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

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What is Henry VIII and His Six Wives about?

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.

Who directed Henry VIII and His Six Wives?

Henry VIII and His Six Wives was directed by Waris Hussein.

Who stars in Henry VIII and His Six Wives?

The principal cast of Henry VIII and His Six Wives includes Keith Michell, Donald Pleasence, Charlotte Rampling, Jane Asher, Brian Blessed.

When was Henry VIII and His Six Wives released and how long is it?

Henry VIII and His Six Wives was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.

Who composed the musical score for Henry VIII and His Six Wives?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Henry VIII and His Six Wives was composed by David Munrow.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Henry VIII and His Six Wives?

Henry VIII and His Six Wives holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).