The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Anne of the Thousand Days
Drama · History · Romance · 1969
Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir, in favor of the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn.
Movie details
Anne of the Thousand Days
“He was King. She was barely 18. And in their thousand days they played out the most passionate and shocking love story in history!”
1969 Drama · History · Romance 2h 25m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir, in favor of the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn.
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What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Anne of the Thousand Days?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Charles Jarrott
Written by
John Hale · Bridget Boland
Richard Burton
King Henry VIII
Geneviève Bujold
Anne Boleyn
Irene Papas
Queen Catherine
Anthony Quayle
Wolsey
John Colicos
Cromwell
Michael Hordern
Thomas Boleyn
Katharine Blake
Elizabeth Boleyn
Court is in session
Put Anne of the Thousand Days on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.