Completed - Drama, Historical
Henry VIII has been King for almost 20 yrs & is desperate for a male heir. Intent on divorce he demands that Cardinal Wolsey persuade the Pope to grant him an annulment. With every month that passes without progress the King’s anger grows. Into this volatile court enters the commoner Thomas Cromwell
Year of production : 2014 Director(s) : Peter KOSMINSKY Writer(s) : Hilary MANTEL Cast : Damian LEWIS, Mark RYLANCE Producer(s) : Colin CALLENDER, Mark PYBUS
England in 1527. Henry VIII has been King for almost 20 years and is desperate for a male heir. Intent on divorce he demands that Cardinal Wolsey persuade the Pope to grant him an annulment. With every month that passes without progress the King’s anger grows. Into this volatile court enters the commoner Thomas Cromwell.A one-time mercenary, master-politician, lawyer and doting father, he sets out to grant the King his desire whilst methodically and ruthlessly pursuing his own reforming agenda.
Country(ies) : UNITED KINGDOM