Richard Burton received the 6th of 7 Oscar nominations as Henry V111 in this costumed-lavish production.
Burton has the right temperament for the part of the tortured king, obsessed with the idea that he must have a son as a daughter cannot rule England. That hat that he wore throughout the film was ridiculous. The costume designer should have been faulted for making it. He looks so silly in it.
Genevieve Bujold shines especially in her condemnation scenes. She plays the role of an ill-fated condemned Anne Boleyn in a much striking difference then say the doomed Queen Marie Antoinette (Norma Shearer) Bujold is more resolute in her determination to die for her beliefs. Shearer, touched your heart with that magnetic tear in her eye. That feeling is missing from Bujold's performance.
John Colicos is excellent as Cromwell, whose lies would condemn Boleyn;nevertheless, a supporting actor's nomination was given to Anthony Quayle as Cardinal Wolsey. The latter's morality can certainly be questioned in his bed-scene. Given the woman in the scene, the latter becomes hilarious to view.
A majestic movie score well captures the mood of the story.
Irene Papas is basically wasted as Catherine of Aragon. A fine actress, her role deserved to be more meaty in content.
Burton has the right temperament for the part of the tortured king, obsessed with the idea that he must have a son as a daughter cannot rule England. That hat that he wore throughout the film was ridiculous. The costume designer should have been faulted for making it. He looks so silly in it.
Genevieve Bujold shines especially in her condemnation scenes. She plays the role of an ill-fated condemned Anne Boleyn in a much striking difference then say the doomed Queen Marie Antoinette (Norma Shearer) Bujold is more resolute in her determination to die for her beliefs. Shearer, touched your heart with that magnetic tear in her eye. That feeling is missing from Bujold's performance.
John Colicos is excellent as Cromwell, whose lies would condemn Boleyn;nevertheless, a supporting actor's nomination was given to Anthony Quayle as Cardinal Wolsey. The latter's morality can certainly be questioned in his bed-scene. Given the woman in the scene, the latter becomes hilarious to view.
A majestic movie score well captures the mood of the story.
Irene Papas is basically wasted as Catherine of Aragon. A fine actress, her role deserved to be more meaty in content.