Henry V (1989) - Movie

Henry V (1989)
In this gritty screen adaptation of Shakespeare's play about the heroic and ruthless king, Henry V of England (Kenneth Branagh) determines to lay claim to the kingdom of France. Henry's self-doubt and the diminished morale of his army stand in the way of a victory that would unite the two countries and provide Henry with a queen (Emma Thompson). However, his sheer determination and his impassioned speeches ready his men for the bloodiest of battles -- Agincourt.
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Release Date: 1989

DVD Release Date: July 5th, 2000

PG-13 |2 hr 17 min

Plot Summary

In this gritty screen adaptation of Shakespeare's play about the heroic and ruthless king, Henry V of England (Kenneth Branagh) determines to lay claim to the kingdom of France. Henry's self-doubt and the diminished morale of his army stand in the way of a victory that would unite the two countries and provide Henry with a queen (Emma Thompson). However, his sheer determination and his impassioned speeches ready his men for the bloodiest of battles -- Agincourt.

Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, Ian Holm, Paul Scofield, Michael Maloney, Alec McCowen, Emma Thompson

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Genres: Drama

Production Co: Renaissance Films

Keywords: Quest, England, Rousing, Temptation, Soldier, Transformation, Emotional, France

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Ratings & Reviews

100
TV Guide Magazine
Straightforward, energetic, updated Bard. 28-year-old star-director-adapter Kenneth Branagh's spellbinding version of Shakespeare's Henry isn't superior to Olivier's 1944 version - it's different, and complementary to it. show more
100
San Francisco Chronicle
[Branagh] shows an understanding of the medium worthy of a veteran, and an intuitive grasp of how to make Henry V not only comprehensible, but compelling for contemporary audiences. [13 Dec 1989]
80
Julie SalamonWall Street Journal
As director, Mr. Branagh and his cameraman have chosen to shoot his film tight and drab, a style that allows the actors to speak the poetry without affect. Nothing's prettified. [09 Nov 1989]

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