Henry V
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An adaptation of Shakespeare's play, produced and directed by Laurence Olivier, this 1944 British Technicolor feature film is considered a classic in film production and story presentation. This film convinces the viewer of what the text itself celebrates: the greatness of this English king - his personal wisdom, his belief in himself, his virtue, his morality, and his complete devotion to his country. The cast includes Renee Asherson, Leo Genn, Robert Newton, and Laurence Olivier., Adaptation of Shakespeare's patriotic historical drama that celebrates the English nation. Recreates the battle of Agincourt. Directed by and stars Sir Laurence Olivier. Also stars Renee Asherson, Leo Genn, and Robert Newton.
The film gradually ceases to be located in the Globe Theatre; instead the scenes are performed in stylised film sets reminiscent of a medieval Book of Hours. We then see characters from Shakespeare's plays: Corporal Nym (Frederick Cooper), Bardolph (Roy Emerton), and Pistol (Robert Newton) resolve to join Henry's army, however, before they do, Falstaff (George Robey) dies. At the siege of Harfleur, Henry's forces lay siege, and the troops march to Agincourt, meeting the French forces. The battle is won, and Henry woos Katherine, and France is
The film gradually ceases to be located in the Globe Theatre; instead the scenes are performed in stylised film sets reminiscent of a medieval Book of Hours. We then see characters from Shakespeare's plays: Corporal Nym (Frederick Cooper), Bardolph (Roy Emerton), and Pistol (Robert Newton) resolve to join Henry's army, however, before they do, Falstaff (George Robey) dies. At the siege of Harfleur, Henry's forces lay siege, and the troops march to Agincourt, meeting the French forces. The battle is won, and Henry woos Katherine, and France is
Credits
- Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989.
- Dent, Alan.
- Krasker, Robert.
- Sheriff, Paul.
- Walton, William.
- Beck, Reginald.
- Newton, Robert.
- Banks, Leslie.
- Asherson, Renee.
- Genn, Leo.
- Aylmer, Felix.
- Two Cities.
- Henry the 5th.
- Henry the Fifth.
- Cast
- Laurence Olivier, Renée Asherson
Complete catalog record
, , This adaptation of Shakespeare's patriotic drama celebrates the English nation and the greatness of its king. The film is Note d for its symmetrical structure; it begins and concludes with a re-created performance at the Globe Theater in Stratford where many of the bard's plays were originally performed. The film is Note d for its medieval battle sequences, particularly the Battle of Agincourt. It was the first Shakespearean film to treat soliloquy as voice-over rather than spoken on screen. (Does not circulate)
, An adaptation of Shakespeare's play, produced and directed by Sir Laurence Olivier. This color version is considered a classic in film production as well as story presentation., , NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
, An adaptation of Shakespeare's play, produced and directed by Sir Laurence Olivier. This color version is considered a classic in film production as well as story presentation., , NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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