Henry V [videorecording]
2003
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Laurence Olivier directs and stars in this classic adaptation of Shakespeare's play about the king who led England to victory in the Battle of Agincourt. The film pays tribute to its origins by opening in a version of the Globe Theatre in 17th century London, where Henry (Olivier) takes to the stage along with a variety of nobles to discuss his plans to stake a claim to the French throne. As the range of Henry's ambitions make themselves known, the theatrical artifice gives way to a more naturalised style and follows Henry as he sets sail from Southampton with his army. Inspired by Henry, the invading English hand the French several defeats, culminating in a triumph against far superior numbers at Agincourt. Shot during WWII, the film was designed to raise morale in the ongoing battle against Nazi Germany and earned Olivier an Academy Award for his 'outstanding achievement' in bringing the film to screen.
Main title:
Henry V [videorecording] / producer, Laurence Olivier; producer, Filippo Del Giudice.
Author:
Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989, directorWalton, William, 1902-1983, composer (expression)Mathieson, Muir, composer (expression)Newton, Robert, 1905-1956, actorBanks, Leslie, 1890-1952, actorKnight, Esmond, 1906-1987, actorShakespeare, William, 1564-1616, book author
Imprint:
[United Kingdom] : ITV DVD, 2003.
Collation:
1 DVD (137 min.) : sound, colour
Notes:
Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Scene access, Ratio (1:1.33 (4:3) Standard), Languages (English), Sound (Dolby Mono)Made in 1944.Based on the play by William Shakespeare.DVDN.Dolby Digital.
Credits:
Credits: director, Laurence Olivier; writer, Laurence Olivier; writer, Alan Dent; music, William Walton; music, Muir Mathieson; cinematographer, Robert Krasker; cinematographer, Jack Hildyard; editor, Reginald Beck; art/production/design, Paul Sheriff; costumes, Roger K. Furse.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks, Esmond Knight, Leo Genn, Felix Aylmer, Ralph Truman, Harcourt Williams, Ivy St Helier, Ernest Thesiger, Max Adrian.
Audience:
BBFC code: U.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437798822.33
Local class:
DVD
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
366507
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