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Henry V (1989)

PG_13  137 min  -  Action | Drama | History   -  8 November 1989 (USA)
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The gritty adaption of William Shakespeare's play about the English King's bloody conquest of France.

Director:

Kenneth Branagh

Writers:

William Shakespeare (by), Kenneth Branagh (adapted for the screen by)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Derek Jacobi ...
Kenneth Branagh ...
Simon Shepherd Simon Shepherd ...
James Larkin ...
Duke John of Bedford
Brian Blessed ...
James Simmons James Simmons ...
Paul Gregory ...
Charles Kay Charles Kay ...
Alec McCowen Alec McCowen ...
Fabian Cartwright Fabian Cartwright ...
Stephen Simms Stephen Simms ...
Jay Villiers Jay Villiers ...
Sir Thomas Grey
Edward Jewesbury Edward Jewesbury ...
Ian Holm ...
Danny Webb ...
Gower (as Daniel Webb)
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Storyline

King Henry V of England is insulted by the King of France. As a result, he leads his army into battle against France. Along the way, the young king must struggle with the sinking morale of his troops and his own inner doubts. The war culminates at the bloody Battle of Agincourt. Written by Liza Esser <essereli@student.msu.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

King | France | Battle | England | King Of France  | See more »

Taglines:

The great adventure of a king who defied the odds to prove himself a man.

Genres:

Action | Drama | History | Romance | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for a bloody battle See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Enrique V See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$10,161,099 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Contains a flashback scene to ACT 1, Scene 2: of William Shakespeare's "Henry IV, part 1", where Jack Falstaff proclaims "Do not thou, when thou art King, hang a thief." This flashback line is instead given to Bardolph, to make it more poignant when Henry hangs him. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: During the battle scene, a horseman's sword is seen bending severely when striking another sword, clearly revealing that it is rubber or plastic. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Chorus: O! for a Muse of fire, that would ascend The brightest heaven of invention; A kingdom for a stage, princes to act and monarchs to behold the swelling scene. Then should the war-like Harry, like himself, assume the port of Mars; and at his heels, Leash'd in like hounds, should famine, sword, and fire crouch for employment.
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References Henry V (1944) See more »