John Wycliffe: The Morning Star

1/1/19841h 15min9.0/10(2 TMDB votes)

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Directed by Tony Tew

Plot

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.