Wednesday, 23 April 2014

Marriage addiction

Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972)

Directed by Waris Hussein this historical film stars Keith Michell, Charlotte Rampling, Jane Asher and Donald Pleasence. On his death bed English king Henry VIII reflects on his six marriages.

Covering so much material in only a two hour run time means that this film can only really give an over view rather than a detailed picture of so many marriages. I would liked to have seen more of the behind the scenes political manoeuvrings that we only see glimpses of as various nobles try to increase their power through the king's marriages. Generally the film is decently made and has a good cast.


3/5

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