Rating: NR
Genre: Historical Film
Theatrical Release: 11/08/1989(USA)
Release Date: 07/24/2007
SubTitles: Espanol/French
Dubbed: English
Sound: DDS
Run Time: 138 Minutes
Flags: Questionable for Children, War Violence
Distributor/Studio: MGM

Kenneth Branagh makes his feature film directorial debut with this adaptation of William Shakespeare's Henry V. After the Chorus (Derek Jacobi) introduces the play, young king of England Henry V (Kenneth Branagh) begins an angry dialogue with King Charles of France (Paul Scofield). The king's son, Dauphin (Michael Maloney), insults Henry and the argument escalates into war. In flashback, Henry is seen as a young man drinking in a tavern with Falstaff (Robbie Coltrane), Bardolph (Richard Briers), Nym (Geoffery Hutchings), Pistol (Robert Stephens), and Mistress Quickly (Judi Dench). Meanwhile, Henry and his captain, Fluellen (Ian Holm), assemble an army and invade France. The French greatly outnumber the British troops, yet Henry leads them to victory in the Battle of Agincourt after delivering his famous St. Crispin's Day Speech. Throughout this struggle, Henry also courts Katherine (Emma Thompson) and eventually wins her over.

~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

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Cast:
Kenneth Branagh - Henry V
Derek Jacobi - Chorus
Brian Blessed - Duke of Exeter
Ian Holm - Fluellen
Paul Scofield - French King
Emma Thompson - Princess Katherine
Robbie Coltrane - Falstaff
Michael Maloney - Dauphin
Alec McCowen - Bishop of Ely
Geraldine McEwan - Alice
Simon Shepherd - Duke of Gloucester
James Larkin - Bedford
John Sessions - Capt. MacMorris
Christian Bale - Falstaff's Boy
Michael Williams - Williams
Richard Briers - Lt. Bardolph
Geoffrey Hutchings - Cpl. Nym
Robert Stephens - Ancient Pistol
Judi Dench - Mistress Quickly

Production:
Kenneth Branagh - Director
Bruce Sharman - Producer
Patrick Doyle - Composer
Michael Bradsell - Editor
Kenneth Branagh - Screen Writer
Norman Dorme - Art Director
David Parfitt - Associate Producer
Kenneth MacMillan - Cinematographer
Simon Rattle - Conductor
Phyllis Dalton - Costume Designer
Stephen Evans - Executive Producer
Peter Frampton - Makeup
Simon Rattle - Musical Direction/Supervision
William Shakespeare - Play Author
Tim Harvey - Production Designer
Ian Wingrove - Special Effects
Vic Armstrong - Stunts
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra - Musical Performer

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1989 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie

1989 New York Film Critics Circle

1989 British Academy of Film and Television

1989 National Board of Review

1990 European Film Academy