Henry VIII & His Six Wives (1994)
Divorced, beheaded, died; Divorced, beheaded, survived - This children s rhyme accurately depicts the sometimes gruesome outcome of Henry VIII s six wives, and is a catchy reminder of how a king at the height of his power manipulated the law for his own gratification. The iconic figure of Henry VIII conjures images of opulence and excess but also of a man with a vicious cruel streak that would send two of his wives to the executioner. However, as this DVD shows, he was also a caring and loving husband desperate for a male heir...desperate enough to kill.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: May 1, 1994
Cast
- Brian Ralph - Henry VIII
- Kate Dunn - Catherine of Aragon
- Kate Temple-Brown - Anne Boleyn
- Sharon Baylis - Jane Seymour
- Glynis Fletcher - Anne of Cleves
- Tom Dunn - Lord Mountjoy
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Henry VIII & His Six Wives about?
- Divorced, beheaded, died; Divorced, beheaded, survived - This children s rhyme accurately depicts the sometimes gruesome outcome of Henry VIII s six wives, and is a catchy reminder of how a king at the height of his power manipulated the law for his own gratification. The iconic figure of Henry VIII conjures images of opulence and excess but also of a man with a vicious cruel streak that would send two of his wives to the executioner. However, as this DVD shows, he was also a caring and loving husband desperate for a male heir...desperate enough to kill.
- Who stars in Henry VIII & His Six Wives?
- Henry VIII & His Six Wives stars Brian Ralph, Kate Dunn, Kate Temple-Brown, Sharon Baylis, Glynis Fletcher, Tom Dunn.
- How long is Henry VIII & His Six Wives?
- Henry VIII & His Six Wives has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Henry VIII & His Six Wives?
- Henry VIII & His Six Wives is a Documentary film.