A Man For All Seasons (1966)

The recently passed Paul Scofield excels in his performance as Sir Thomas Moore, which shouldn’t be surprising as he played the role on the London stage. This is a sympathetic portal of Moore, who was doubtless a complicated man, which focuses on his unwavering sense of morality and religious commitment. A staunch Catholic, despite his recognition of the Churches many abuses during that era (16th Century), he opposed both Luther and his own King Henry VIII’s efforts at reformation. That opposition to the King would cost him his head, but not before a really good trial scene. Features a gregarious Robert Shaw, a small cameo role for Orson Wells, and a young John Hurt. Four out of Five. Also any movie with Leo McKearn is bound to be good.