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Movie Description
This lavish costume drama with rich performances to match tells of King Henry VIII's infatuation with eighteen-year-old Anne Boleyn. For her hand, the king defied the Vatican, destroyed a ruling caste, and established the church of England in order to obtain a divorce from his wife. Burton is appropriately swaggering and Bujold more than worthy of her king's notice. Academy Award Nominations: 10, including Best Picture, Best Actress--Genevieve Bujold, Best Actor--Richard Burton, Best (Adapted) Screenplay. Academy Awards: Best Costume Design.
Synopsis
Henry VIII of Britain meets the young Anne Boleyn and, opposing the Catholic Church, divorces his wife, Catherine of Aragon, in order to marry her. As the young Anne matures into the role of queen, she becomes more and more seduced by the power of her station. She slowly wins over the people in the king's confidence, but Henry's henchman, Oliver Cromwell, skeptical of the queen's lust for power, escalates charges of adultery against her. Responding, Henry orders his wife's execution, and she leaves behind her only child, who will eventually become Queen Elizabeth I.
Film Notes
Color by Technicolor. Shot in Panavision.
Film was released for a week in December 1969 in order to qualify for the Academy Awards. Its general release was in 1970.
Feature film debut for director Charles Jarrott.
Film was originally rated MPAA M (for Mature Audiences). When the ratings changed, it was re-rated to MPAA PG.
Additional cast: Cyril Luckham, Lesley Paterson, and Terence Wilton.
Additional credits: Ivy Baker Jones (costume supervisor) and John Carpenter (hairdresser).
Copyright 1969 Universal Pictures Limited.
Industry Reviews
3.5 stars out of 4 -- "Befitting a costume drama, the duds dazzle and won this best-picture nominee its Oscar."
USA Today - Mike Clark (10/05/2007)
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