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Nov 8, 1989 · Henry V: Directed by Kenneth Branagh. With Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh, Simon Shepherd, James Larkin. In the midst of the Hundred Years War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Kenneth Branagh
- 1989-11-08
Henry V is a 1989 British historical drama film written and directed by Kenneth Branagh in his feature directorial debut, based on William Shakespeare's history play of the same name. It stars Branagh in the title role of King Henry V of England , with Paul Scofield , Derek Jacobi , Ian Holm , Brian Blessed , Emma Thompson , Alec McCowen , Judi ...
- $9 million
- 6 October 1989 (London)
- Bruce Sharman
- Patrick Doyle
Branagh and his actors go for emotion or styles of delivery at the cost of clarity, and so the new "Henry V" is more appropriate for viewers familiar with the play; Olivier's version was literally intended for everyone. And yet, these observations aside, Branagh has made quite a film here.
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Kenneth Branagh ... King Henry V: Simon Shepherd ... Duke Humphrey of Gloucester: James Larkin ... Duke John of Bedford: Brian Blessed ... Duke Thomas Beaufort of Exeter: James Simmons ... Duke Edward of York: Paul Gregory ... Westmoreland: Charles Kay ... Archbishop of Canterbury: Alec McCowen ... Bishop of Ely: Fabian Cartwright ... Earl ...
In this gritty screen adaptation of Shakespeare's play about the heroic and ruthless king, Henry V of England (Kenneth Branagh) determines to lay claim to the kingdom of France.
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- Kenneth Branagh
- PG-13
- Kenneth Branagh
Young King Henry V of England (Sir Kenneth Branagh) invades France in order to claim his right to a kingdom and to the daughter, Princess Katherine de Valois (Dame Emma Thompson), of King Charles VI of France (Paul Scofield) in this second movie adaptation of the Shakespearean play.
