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Henry VIII and His Six Wives

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1972 · 125 min Drama History
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

Adapted from the BBC2 serial The Six Wives of Henry VIII. 1547, King Henry VIII's life has taken a turn for the worse and he is forced to look back over his life and the many loves which had brought him his three children, only one of which was the desired male heir to secure the Tudor dynasty.

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Year 1972
Country United Kingdom
Genre Drama, History
Director Waris Hussein
Runtime 125 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (20 votes)

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The film constructs a portrait of the monarch through the prism of his six marriages, relying on historical detail and psychological insight. Each wife represents a distinct chapter, exploring Henry's transformation from a passionate youth to a weary, paranoid ruler.

What lingers after viewing is the palpable tension between personal desire and political necessity. The film leaves one contemplating the human cost of power and the fragility of legacy in the shadow of the throne. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Waris Hussein

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