Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972)

Caught in the twilight of mortality, the Tudor monarch Henry VIII embarks on a vivid journey through the labyrinth of his memory, reflecting on his tumultuous reign and the pivotal role his six marriages played in shaping it. His insatiable quest for a male heir to safeguard England from the clutches of civil discord becomes an echoing motif throughout his life. His matrimonial saga commences with the Spanish princess Kathryn of Aragon, whose tragic flaw lies not in her character but the death of their offspring, save for their daughter Mary. With the Pope's refusal to annul their marriage, Henry ousts the cardinal Wolsey from his position as chief minister, crowns himself as the head of the Church of England, and weds the captivating Anne Boleyn. When Anne, like Kathryn, fails to bear a son and only gives him the Princess Elizabeth, allegations of infidelity seal her fate with a swift execution. His third consort, the tender-hearted Jane Seymour, births him a feeble prince Edward but loses her life in the process. Guided by political necessities, Henry then ties the knot with Anne of Cleves, a minor princess with scarce feminine allure, leading to another annulment and the downfall of his advisor Thomas Cromwell. The charming Catherine Howard, Anne Boleyn's cousin, ascends to the throne as his fifth wife but her childless state and a scandalous past with servants lead her to the same gruesome end as her cousin. As death looms, Henry's final queen, the young widow Catherine Parr, remains steadfastly by his side, witnessing the end of an era. The film "Henry VIII and His Six Wives" is a haunting yet fascinating exploration of a king's desperate pursuit of legacy and the women who shaped his destiny.

Henry VIII and His Six Wives is a drama movie featuring Keith Michell.

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