Henry did not visit Anne when she was imprisoned in the Tower, Anne was not given the right to question the witnesses at her trial, Henry did not intervene in Anne's trial, there is no historical certainty that Cromwell had Anne framed.

its beauty's sources - the costumes, the cast ( Bujold as seductive Boleyn, Burton as perfect Henry VIII), the script. and the art of director. the source of its status as classic - the science to use the inaccuracy as soft tool for present the essence of a period. the source of its fascination - mixture of stories about love and politic, power and weakness . a film about force. the force of emotions and rational choices, force of desire and ambition, the force of courage and excuses. and, sure, the force to transform the others. one of films who remains an experience. not only an artistic one. but a subtle lesson to discover and understand the nuances of history as better manner to define every day reality.

yet another interpretation of what an evil jerk Henry VIII was. This one has Richard Burton as Henry and Geneviece Bujold as Anne.For the most part it looks good, and there are some okay performances.I think that this story has been retold many times, and this one is probably less sympathetic to Anne than a lot of others were. She was, after all, history's most famous home wrecker. Most home wreckers bring down a marriage, she brought down a church.She instigates the murder of Thomas More . John Colicos plays Thomas Cromwell as a true villain. Probably the best choice in casting.We see a lot of Tudor era dancing and such. We also see some improbable things like Henry offering to spare Anne if she'd renounce the marriage which had already been annulled.

King Henry VIII (Richard Burton), frustrated by his wife's inability to give him a male heir, casts his eye on young Anne Boleyn (Genevieve Bujold) and sets about courting her. She is in love with another man, but no matter to the King; he will have his way. Henry woos and finally wins her when he says she will be his Queen.This is a wonderful historical drama about unbridled lust, unlimited power, and a King's consuming need to have a son. Burton is the perfect Henry; with his magnificent voice and stately manner he's terrifying and foolish and truly lord of all he surveys. As Anne, Canadian actress Bujold, in her first Hollywood film, matches Burton's strength and passion. Both actors are eloquent and charismatic and it is a pleasure to watch history unfold and be changed because of this love affair.Elegant homes, castles, and the English countryside make for stunning locations and the Oscar-winning costumes are sumptuous. Heartily recommended.