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The story takes place in sixteenth century England. But men like Sir Thomas More, who love life yet have the moral fiber to lay down their lives for their principles, are found in every century. Concentrating on the last seven years of the English Chancellors life, the struggle between More and King Henry VIII hinges on Henrys determination to break with Rome so he can divorce his current wife and wed again, and good Catholic Mores inability to go along with such heresy. More resigns as Chancellor, hoping to be able to live out his life as a private citizen. But Henry will settle for nothing less than that the much respected More give public approval to his headstrong course.
King Henry VIIIs desire for a son and heir leads him to seek a divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, to marry Anne Boleyn. He had already received a dispensation from the Pope to marry Catherine, she was his brothers widow, and he seeks the support of Sir Thomas More, who is soon named Chancellor. More is a devout Catholic, and while he does not agree with the Kings desire to divorce, he is completely silent in his opposition. His principles are tested, however, when he also remains silent after the King is named the head of the Church of England, and subsequently when Parliament requires all to take an oath of allegiance. His silence is not sufficient for the King, who wishes to have Mores public endorsement. He is eventually brought to trial on charges of having accepted a bribe, but it is one of his former supporters, Sir Richard Rich, who perjures himself leading to More being found guilty and beheaded.
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