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John Wycliffe: The Morning Star

1984

75 minutes

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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.

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Peter Howell headshot

Peter Howell

Dr. John Wycliffe

Barrie Cookson headshot

Barrie Cookson

Dr. Nicholas Hereford

Jeremy Roberts headshot

Jeremy Roberts

Throckmorton

Peter J. Cassell headshot

Peter J. Cassell

Batka

Mel Churcher headshot

Mel Churcher

Wycliffe's Niece

Noel Howlett headshot

Noel Howlett

Archbishop Sudbury

Malcolm Terris headshot

Malcolm Terris

Sheriff

Martin Matthews headshot

Martin Matthews

Prisoner

Sebastian Abineri headshot

Sebastian Abineri

Peasant Husband

Anna Lindup headshot

Anna Lindup

Peasant Wife

Keith Buckley headshot

Keith Buckley

John of Gaunt

Colin Russell headshot

Colin Russell

Squire Newberry

Michael Bertenshaw headshot

Michael Bertenshaw

John Purvey

Robert James headshot

Robert James

Bishop Courtenay

Derek Ware headshot

Derek Ware

Peasant

Steven Finch headshot

Steven Finch