A Man for All Seasons Spoiled by: Mark Actor: Robert Shaw, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Paul Scofield Director: Fred Zinnemann Genre: Drama, Biography, History Nation UK Year 1966 Share: Synopsis A Man for All Seasons Academy Award – BEST PICTURE – 1966A Man for All Seasons: Thomas More (Paul Scofield) stands up to Henry VIII, saying he opposes Henry’s take-over of the Church. For his efforts, he’s beheaded.