John Wycliffe: The Morning Star (1984): Cast
John Wycliffe: The Morning Star is a 1984 historical drama directed by Tony Tew, starring Peter Howell as Dr. John Wycliffe, Keith Buckley and Michael Bertenshaw. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
English What Is John Wycliffe: The Morning Star About?
The premise of John Wycliffe: The Morning Star without spoilers.
An affecting biography that chronicles the life and times of 14th‑century Oxford scholar John Wycliffe, the philosopher who produced the first English Bible translation. Caught between theological, political and social forces, he defended England’s independence from papal authority and championed the poor against the abuses of the wealthy.
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John Wycliffe: The Morning Star Cast & Characters
Peter Howell leads the cast as Dr. John Wycliffe, with Keith Buckley as John of Gaunt and Michael Bertenshaw as John Purvey. Directed by Tony Tew; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tony Tew
- Peter Howell as Dr. John Wycliffe
- Keith Buckley as John of Gaunt
- Michael Bertenshaw as John Purvey
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Noel Howlett as Archbishop Sudbury
Also Starring in John Wycliffe: The Morning Star
· 12 more- Malcolm Terris Sheriff
- Derek Ware Peasant
- Jeremy Roberts Throckmorton
- Robert James Bishop Courtenay
- Sebastian Abineri Peasant Husband
- Mel Churcher Wycliffe's Niece
- Martin Matthews Prisoner
- Anna Lindup Peasant Wife
- Peter J. Cassell Batka
- Barrie Cookson Dr. Nicholas Hereford
- Steven Finch
- Colin Russell Squire Newberry
More from Tony Tew
One more film directed by Tony Tew: God’s Outlaw.
John Wycliffe: The Morning Star Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “John Wycliffe La Estrella de la Mañana” and “John Wycliff - Ein Leben für die Bibel”.
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- John Wycliffe La Estrella de la Mañana
- John Wycliff - Ein Leben für die Bibel
- John Wycliffe - The Morning Star
- 改革晨星：约翰·威克里夫
- John Wycliffe: A Estrela da Manhã
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John Wycliffe: The Morning Star FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of John Wycliffe: The Morning Star, each answered in a sentence.
How long is John Wycliffe: The Morning Star?
John Wycliffe: The Morning Star runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was John Wycliffe: The Morning Star released?
John Wycliffe: The Morning Star was released in 1984.
Who directed John Wycliffe: The Morning Star?
John Wycliffe: The Morning Star was directed by Tony Tew.
More films by Tony Tew Who is in the cast of John Wycliffe: The Morning Star?
John Wycliffe: The Morning Star stars Peter Howell as Dr. John Wycliffe, Keith Buckley as John of Gaunt and Michael Bertenshaw as John Purvey, among 16 credited actors.
Does John Wycliffe: The Morning Star have a post-credit scene?
No. John Wycliffe: The Morning Star has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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