John Wycliffe: The Morning Star
1984 · 75 min
Drama · History
★ 9.0This affecting biography chronicles the life and times of prominent European philosopher John Wycliffe, who was the first to translate the Bible into English. The 14th century, Oxford University scholar often found himself caught between opposing theological, political and societal forces: He defended England's autonomy against the pontiff's authority and championed the indigent against the wealthy's abuses.
Crew
- Director Tony Tew
- Director of Photography Michael Reed
Cast
Peter Howell
Dr. John Wycliffe
- B
Barrie Cookson
Dr. Nicholas Hereford
Jeremy Roberts
Throckmorton
- P
Peter J. Cassell
Batka
- M
Mel Churcher
Wycliffe's Niece
Noel Howlett
Archbishop Sudbury
Malcolm Terris
Sheriff
- M
Martin Matthews
Prisoner
Sebastian Abineri
Peasant Husband
- A
Anna Lindup
Peasant Wife
Keith Buckley
John of Gaunt
- C
Colin Russell
Squire Newberry
Crew
- Director — Tony Tew
- Director of Photography — Michael Reed
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