John Wycliffe: The Morning Star(1984)
John Wycliffe: The Morning Star Synopsis
This 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.
John Wycliffe: The Morning Star (1984) is a drama and history film directed by Tony Tew, released on January 1, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Peter Howell, Barrie Cookson, Jeremy Roberts and Peter J. Cassell. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Tew
- Producers:
- Tony Tew
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Reed
- Composer:
- David Cooke
- Status:
- Released
John Wycliffe: The Morning Star Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Howell
as Dr. John Wycliffe
- Barrie Cookson
Barrie Cookson
as Dr. Nicholas Hereford
Jeremy Roberts
as Throckmorton
- Peter J. Cassell
Peter J. Cassell
as Batka
- Mel Churcher
Mel Churcher
as Wycliffe's Niece
Noel Howlett
as Archbishop Sudbury
Malcolm Terris
as Sheriff
- Martin Matthews
Martin Matthews
as Prisoner
Sebastian Abineri
as Peasant Husband
- Anna Lindup
Anna Lindup
as Peasant Wife
Keith Buckley
as John of Gaunt
- Colin Russell
Colin Russell
as Squire Newberry
Key crew
Directed by Tony Tew, produced by Tony Tew.
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John Wycliffe: The Morning Star Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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John Wycliffe: The Morning Star – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch John Wycliffe: The Morning Star online?
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John Wycliffe: The Morning Star (1984) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in John Wycliffe: The Morning Star?
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The main cast of John Wycliffe: The Morning Star (1984) includes Peter Howell, Barrie Cookson, Jeremy Roberts, Peter J. Cassell and Mel Churcher. The film was directed by Tony Tew. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Wycliffe: The Morning Star released?
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John Wycliffe: The Morning Star was released on January 1, 1984 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is John Wycliffe: The Morning Star worth watching?
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John Wycliffe: The Morning Star (1984) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.