Henry V
The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fifth with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France
United Kingdom • English • 1944 • 2h 17m
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Synopsis
Olivier mustered out of the navy to film this adaptation of Shakespeare’s history. Embroiled in World War II, Britons took courage from this tale of a king who surmounts overwhelming odds and emerges victorious. This sumptuous Technicolor rendering features a thrilling re-creation of the battle of Agincourt, and Sir Laurence in his prime as director and actor.
Credits
Crew
DirectorLaurence Olivier
WriterAlan Dent, Laurence Olivier, Dallas Bower
CinematographerRobert Krasker
ComposerWilliam Walton
EditorReginald Beck
ProducerFilippo Del Giudice, Laurence Olivier
Cast
Laurence Olivieras King Henry
Renée Ashersonas Princess Katherine
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