Charlton Heston both directed and stars in this new version of the Robert Bolt play, that was first filmed as the Academy Award winning version with Paul Scofield. Heston plays Chancellor Sir Thomas More this time, as he steadfastly refuses to violate his Catholic faith by recognizing the new marriage of English king Henry VIII, who was fond of trying his opponents for treason, which is what exactly happens to More.
A well acted and intelligently presented remake that, while it isn't as good as the 1966 version, is still a compelling film that features timeless themes of staying true to one's beliefs and faith, no matter the cost, or how high an authority you must defy, which is still very much relevant today.
A well acted and intelligently presented remake that, while it isn't as good as the 1966 version, is still a compelling film that features timeless themes of staying true to one's beliefs and faith, no matter the cost, or how high an authority you must defy, which is still very much relevant today.