A proud and wilful monarch defies Rome's ban on divorce to marry his mistress, Anne Boleyn, after Cardinal Wolsey attempts to bend Rome to his wishes.
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The tumultuous tale of Henry VIII's relentless quest for love and power unfolds as he boldly defies the Vatican's ban on divorce, ultimately marrying his beloved Anne Boleyn, while Cardinal Wolsey, England's powerful Lord Chancellor, endeavors to persuade Rome to grant the king...
