Anne of the Thousand Days, EBS 2:00p.m

Produced by Charles Zerot and starred by Richard button and Zenviv Vuizold. Won academy award for best costumes. Made in 1969.

It is a love story that focuses on romance of U.K King Henry eighth (Richard Button) and sorrowful second wife Anne Bolin (Zenviv Vuizold).

Smart and ambitious Anne captures King Henry eighth’s attention, who was known as a lewd man. King Henry eighth conflicted with the church due to divorce with queen Catharine, however he marries Anne. But as Anne couldn’t deliver a son, just like Queen, King Henry eighth starts looking for another wife….

Richard Button, who married Elizabeth Taylor twice and was evaluated as incorrigible alcohol addict, returned to stardom through this movie. The distinguished actress in this movie is Zenviv Vuizold who plays the role of Anne, as rebellious, arrogant but smart.

Original title is ‘Anne of the Thousand Days’. ★★★

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