Aug 17th
Anne of the Thousand Days*
GB 1969. Universal. 146m. Panavision

Anne Boleyn is seduced by Henry VIII into bringing him a son, then when she fails is framed for adultery and executed.
Long, stately and sometimes moving historical soap opera with slightly mannered performances, especially Burton's.

Written by: John Hale, Bridget Boland, from the play by Maxwell Anderson.
Producer: Hal B. Wallis.
Director: Charles Jarrott.
Starring: Richard Burton, Genevieve Bujold, Anthony Quayle, Irene Papas, John Colicos, Michael Hordern, Katharine Blake, Peter Jeffrey, Denis Quilley, William Squire (as Thomas More).
Photography: Arthur Ibbetson.
Music: Georges Delerue.
Costume: Margaret Furse.
Production Design: Maurice Carter.