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Henry VIII

Henry VIII

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 20, 2019

Runtime

2h 16m

Original Title

Henry VIII

Production Companies

Stratford Festival

Director

Martha Henry

Description

hurch and state collide when England’s king defies papal authority by seeking to divorce his wife, Katherine of Aragon. The consequences will be epochal for the country – and calamitous for the king’s adviser, Cardinal Wolsey, who has been playing a dangerous game of his own. Passion, political intrigue and personal faith drive the action as Shakespeare brings vividly to life the thrilling human drama behind a pivotal moment in history.