The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970): Cast
The Six Wives of Henry VIII is a 1970 drama directed by John Glenister and Naomi Capon, starring Keith Michell as Henry VIII of England and Anthony Quayle. It runs 9 hours.
- Runtime
- 9h (540 min)
- Directors
- John Glenister and Naomi Capon
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Six Wives of Henry VIII About?
The premise of The Six Wives of Henry VIII without spoilers.
Six television plays, each penned by a different writer, present a sumptuous dramatization of the intrigues, ambitions and hardships that marked Henry VIII's reign and his relationships with his six queens. The series is unified by Keith Michell's commanding, dignified performance as the monarch, whose presence threads the episodes together.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII Themes & Keywords
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- character name in series title
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII Cast & Characters
Keith Michell leads the cast as Henry VIII of England, with Anthony Quayle as Narrator. Directed by John Glenister and Naomi Capon.
- Co-director John Glenister
- Co-director Naomi Capon
- Keith Michell as Henry VIII of England
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Anthony Quayle as Narrator
More from John Glenister and Naomi Capon
More films directed by John Glenister and Naomi Capon: Blunt, Rumpole’s Return and A Photograph.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII Also Known As
Also known as “las seis esposas de Enrique VIII”.
- Also known as
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- las seis esposas de Enrique VIII
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Henry VIII and His Six Wives, Henry VIII and The Private Life of Henry VIII.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Six Wives of Henry VIII, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Six Wives of Henry VIII?
The Six Wives of Henry VIII runs 9 hours (540 minutes).
Who directed The Six Wives of Henry VIII?
The Six Wives of Henry VIII was directed by John Glenister and Naomi Capon.
More films by John Glenister Who is in the cast of The Six Wives of Henry VIII?
The Six Wives of Henry VIII stars Keith Michell as Henry VIII of England and Anthony Quayle as Narrator.
Does The Six Wives of Henry VIII have a post-credit scene?
No. The Six Wives of Henry VIII has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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