Henry VIII

Synopsis of Henry VIII

«Henry VIII» is the television miniseries by Pete Travis (2003), starring Ray Winstone and Helena Bonham Carter, on DVD.

British two-part miniseries about the reign of Henry VIII over thirty-eight years. The king, determined to have a male heir, clashes with the Catholic Church when it denies him the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon; his relationship with Anne Boleyn and the break with Rome provoke power struggles and executions at court.

Two-disc edition; English Dolby Digital 2.0 audio and English subtitles. PAL, region 2, widescreen 1.78:1. 192 min. No Spanish audio or subtitles.

For those interested in the history of the British monarchy and period biographical dramas.