Henry V (1944)
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
Director: Laurence Olivier
Genre: History, Drama, War
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date: November 24, 1944
Cast
- Laurence Olivier - King Henry
- Renée Asherson - Princess Katherine
- Ralph Truman - Mountjoy - The French Herald
- Ernest Thesiger - Duke of Berri - French Ambassador
- Frederick Cooper - Corporal Nym
- Robert Helpmann - Bishop of Ely
- Leslie Banks - Chorus
- Felix Aylmer - Archbishop of Canterbury
- Robert Newton - Ancient Pistol
- Freda Jackson - Mistress Quickly
Screenplay
- Alan Dent
- Laurence Olivier
- Dallas Bower
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Music: William Walton
Cinematography: Robert Krasker
Editing: Reginald Beck
Production: Two Cities Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
england, based on true story, based on play or musical, king, battle, british history, medieval, 15th century, british monarchy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Henry V about?
- In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
- Who directed Henry V?
- Henry V was directed by Laurence Olivier.
- Who stars in Henry V?
- Henry V stars Laurence Olivier, Renée Asherson, Ralph Truman, Ernest Thesiger, Frederick Cooper, Robert Helpmann.
- How long is Henry V?
- Henry V has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- What genre is Henry V?
- Henry V is a History, Drama, War film.
- Where was Henry V produced?
- Henry V was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Henry V?
- The themes of Henry V include: Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories, The Horror of War and Humanity.