Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972): Cast & Plot
Henry VIII and His Six Wives is a 1972 historical drama directed by Waris Hussein, starring Keith Michell as Henry VIII, Michael Byrne and Frances Cuka. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Anglo-EMI
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Henry VIII and His Six Wives About?
The premise of Henry VIII and His Six Wives without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Adapted from the BBC2 serial The Six Wives of Henry VIII, the drama is set in 1547 as King Henry VIII confronts a bleak turn in his fortunes. Facing illness and political turmoil, he reflects on his six marriages and the three children they produced, noting that only one, his son Edward, secured the Tudor succession.
Henry VIII and His Six Wives Themes & Keywords
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- england
- king henry viii
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- high treason
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- 16th century england
- blindfold
- executed for adultery
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- teenage girl executed
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- execution of catherine howard
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- thomas cromwell character
- anne of cleves character
- anne of cleves
- catherine howard character
- archbishop cranmer character
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- duke of norfolk character
- jane seymour character
- catherine parr character
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- duke of suffolk character
- cardinal wolsey character
- jane seymour
- catherine howard
- catherine parr
- infidelity
- line of succession
- doting
- hysteria
- thomas more
- parliament
- caesarean birth
- british royal family
- spanish accent
- death of a baby
- death bed plea
- hanging from tree limb
- witchcraft
- treason charge
- miscarriage
- mummers play
- death of king
Henry VIII and His Six Wives Cast & Characters
Keith Michell leads the cast as Henry VIII, with Michael Byrne as Edward Seymour and Frances Cuka as Katherine of Aragon. Directed by Waris Hussein; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Waris Hussein
- Keith Michell as Henry VIII
- Michael Byrne as Edward Seymour
- Frances Cuka as Katherine of Aragon
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Donald Pleasence as Thomas Cromwell
Also Starring in Henry VIII and His Six Wives
· 29 more- Michael Goodliffe Thomas More
- Robin Sachs Thomas Culpeper
- Sarah Long Mary
- Peter Clay Thomas Seymour
- Charlotte Rampling Anne Boleyn
- John Bryans Wolsey
- Jane Asher Jane Seymour
- Jenny Bos Anne of Cleves
- Lynne Frederick Catherine Howard
- Bernard Hepton Cranmer
- Barbara Leigh-Hunt Catherine Parr
- Michael Gough Norfolk
- Brian Blessed Suffolk
- Clive Merrison Weston
- Peter Madden Fisher
- John Bennett Wriothesley
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- Imogen Claire Maria de Salinas
- Richard Warner Warham
- Damien Thomas Smeaton
- David Bailie Norris
- Garfield Morgan Gardiner
- Nicholas Amer Chapuys
- Alan Rowe French Ambassador
- Colin Rix Bowes
- Michael Godfrey Sir Ralph Ellerker
- Basil Clarke Abbot
- Mark York Brereton
- Margaret Ward Lady Rochford
- Ian Calvin
More from Waris Hussein
More films directed by Waris Hussein: Her Best Friend’s Husband, Sixth Happiness, A Child’s Wish and The Face on the Milk Carton.
Henry VIII and His Six Wives Plot Summary
What happens in Henry VIII and His Six Wives from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On his deathbed, Henry VIII, Keith Michell reflects on a reign that stretched over decades and the pivotal role his six marriages played in shaping England’s history. The bulk of the film unfolds in flashback, as the aging king lies surrounded by family and courtiers who witness his shifting appetites, political gambits, and personal vanities.
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Henry VIII and His Six Wives Trailers & Videos
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Henry VIII and His Six Wives Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Henryk VIII i jego sześć żon” and “Tutte le donne del Re”.
- Also known as
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- Henryk VIII i jego sześć żon
- Tutte le donne del Re
- Heinrich VIII und seine sechs Frauen
- Sześć żon Henryka VIII
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Henry VIII and The Private Life of Henry VIII.
Henry VIII and His Six Wives FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Henry VIII and His Six Wives, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Henry VIII and His Six Wives?
Henry VIII and His Six Wives runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Henry VIII and His Six Wives released?
Henry VIII and His Six Wives was released on July 13, 1972.
Who directed Henry VIII and His Six Wives?
Henry VIII and His Six Wives was directed by Waris Hussein.
More films by Waris Hussein Who is in the cast of Henry VIII and His Six Wives?
Henry VIII and His Six Wives stars Keith Michell as Henry VIII, Michael Byrne as Edward Seymour and Frances Cuka as Katherine of Aragon, among 33 credited actors.
Does Henry VIII and His Six Wives have a post-credit scene?
No. Henry VIII and His Six Wives has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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