Rent Wolf Hall: Series 1 (2015)
4.2 of 5 from 138 ratings
5h 50min
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- Synopsis:
- "Wolf Hall" presents an intimate portrait of Thomas Cromwell (Mark Rylance), the brilliant consigliere to King Henry VIII (Damian Lewis), as he manoeuvres the corridors , of power at the Tudor court. Directed by BAFTA Award-Winner Peter Kosminsky, this powerful series follows the complex machinations and back room dealings of Cromwell - a pragmatic and accomplished power broker, from humble beginnings and with an enigmatic past. Cromwell serves king and country while navigating deadly political intrigue, the King's tempestuous relationship with Anne Boleyn (Claire Foy) and the religious upheavals of the Protestant reformation.
- Actors:
- Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy, Jonathan Pryce, Bryan Dick, Alex Heaney, Tom Holland, Joel MacCormack, Felix Scott, Michael James Swan, Bernard Hill, Anton Lesser, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Hannah Steele, Richard Dillane, David Robb, Alastair Mackenzie, Joanne Whalley, Charity Wakefield, James Larkin
- Directors:
- Peter Kosminsky
- Producers:
- Mark Pybus
- Writers:
- Hilary Mantel, Peter Straughan
- Studio:
- BBC
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Dramas
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- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 02/03/2015
- Run Time:
- 350 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD High Resolution 2.0
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Cast and Crew Interviews
- Disc 1:
- This disc includes the following episodes:
1. Three Card Trick
2. Entirely Beloved
3. Anna Regina
- Special Features - Disc 2:
- This disc includes the following episodes:
4. The Devil's Spit
5. Crows
6. Master of Phantoms
- Special Features
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Reviews (3) of Wolf Hall: Series 1
Historical costume drama at its very best - startlingly well done. Highly recommended - Wolf Hall: Series 1 review by RP
Based on the historical novels 'Wolf Hall' and 'Bring Up the Bodies' by Hilary Mantel, this is a 6-part BBC costume drama centred on Thomas Cromwell and his rise to power in the time of Henry VIII.
The central figure of Cromwell is superbly well played by Mark Rylance who, together with a terrific script, manages to portray a combination of resilience, determination, humanity and political astuteness. Very cleverly done.
The script is excellent (although the novels inevitably have more detail than the TV adaptation), the acting is excellent, the costumes are excellent and the locations well chosen. Natural light and candlelight have been used - so much so that some have complained that the image is too dark. I didn't find it so - but the lighting is much lower than in most films.
It is of course a drama rather a history, so whether this is a realistic portrayal is in some doubt - but it is startlingly well done.
Hilary Mantel is writing a further novel covering the period to Cromwell's downfall and it is expected that this will be the basis for a second TV series. I'm looking forward to it.
This really is historical costume drama at its very best. 5/5 stars. Highly recommended.
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Watched the first episode on TV and always wanted to find out what happend - Wolf Hall: Series 1 review by DP
Not sure who was supposed to be the star, but for me Mark Rylance was easily the winner. Superb characterisation of the dangerous times and the menace of being in the court of Henry VIII. Great riches, but great danger. The series is a must see for anyone who enjoys the power struggles that have shaped British life from then on. Wonderful
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Quite long - Wolf Hall: Series 1 review by NC
Brilliant acting, as would expect. Could not read the books at all. Is a bit looooong and drawn out when seen in a block.............
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