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The Hollow Crown: With Anton Lesser, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Georgeson, John Mackay. A mini-series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays: Richard II, Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V. Menu
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- 2013-09-20
- Drama, History, War
- 150
The Hollow Crown is a series of British television film adaptations of William Shakespeare 's history plays. The first series is an adaptation of Shakespeare's second historical tetralogy, the Henriad: Richard II, Henry IV, Part 1, Henry IV, Part 2 and Henry V, [1] starring Ben Whishaw, Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston.
Dec 6, 2013 · Adapted and directed by Rupert Goold, Ben Whishaw (Cloud Atlas) stars in the title role, with notable names Rory Kinnear (Skyfall) playing Bolingbroke and David Morrissey (The Walking...
- Dave Trumbore
Wholly entertaining in every way, "The Hollow Crown" is on the short list for must-see releases for 2013; it is the rare adaptation of Shakespeare that bridges the gap between the learned aficionado and the curious novice.
Sep 17, 2013 · Here the play is intelligently adapted and filmed with a formalism and beauty that suits the material (Rupert Goold directs). Ben Whishaw (accompanied by a pet monkey!) inhabits the character of the frivolous but articulate monarch so completely that it's hard to imagine anyone else in the role.
- Universal Studios
- $30.32
- Drama, Arthouse, International
The Hollow Crown brings together four filmed adaptations of Shakespeare's History Plays - Richard II, Henry IV parts 1 and 2, and Henry V. Starting in the year 1399, this continuous story of monarchy follows events during sixteen years of dynastic and political power play.
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Jun 30, 2012 · Falstaff assembles a motley crew from Justice Shallow but Henry's cousin Westmoreland arrests the rebel leaders after duping them into a truce. Hal, assuming his father is dead, dons the crown and is berated by the dying king but they reconcile as Henry's last gesture is to crown his son.
