Thomas More
Alice More
Thomas Cromwell
King Henry VIII
Cardinal Wolsey
Margaret More
The Duke of Norfolk
Richard Rich
William Roper (the Younger)
Matthew
Archbishop Cranmer
Chief Justice
Boatman
Averil Machin
King's Representative
Jailer
Matthew's Wife
Maid
Courtier
Norfolk's Aide
A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to swear the Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England.