Henry V 1989

type: Movie

language: English

duration: 137 min

genre: historical

theme: epic

director: Kenneth Branagh

Score: 6 / 10

Henry V is a 1989 British historical drama film adapted for the screen and directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name about King Henry V of England. The film stars Branagh in the title role with Paul Scofield, Derek Jacobi, Ian Holm, Emma Thompson, Alec McCowen, Judi Dench, Robbie Coltrane, Brian Blessed, and Christian Bale in supporting roles.

Plot

The film begins with Chorus, in this case a person in modern dress, introducing the subject of the play. He is walking through an empty film studio and ends his monologue by opening the doors to begin the main action. Chorus reappears several times during the film, his speeches helping to explain and progress the action.

Awards

Cast

More details

author	Kenneth Branagh
award	Academy Award for Best Costume Design BAFTA Award for Best Direction European Film Award for Best Actor European Film Award for European Discovery of the Year National Board of Review Award for Best Director National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
contentLocation	England
director	Kenneth Branagh
editor	Michael Bradsell
genre	drama historical
keywords	15th century archbishop of canterbury archery armor battle of agincourt behind enemy lines bishop of ely calais campaign charles d'albret chivalry church clergyman code of chivalry constable of france decree engage english channel english longbow fluellen france governor harfleur heir to the throne help henry chichele henry v henry v of england henry vi henry vi of england invasion john fordham kill king henry v king of france lady-in-waiting loot meet military campaign monologue montjoy morning nobility nobleman non nobis open outnumber page pass plate armour pronunciation salic law st crispin's day speech tennis ball the constable of france the king thomas erpingham throne room time out tracking shot treaty of troyes walk walled city wound
musicBy	Patrick Doyle
nomination	Academy Award for Best Actor Academy Award for Best Costume Design Academy Award for Best Director BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role BAFTA Award for Best Direction BAFTA Award for Best Sound European Film Award for Best Actor European Film Award for European Discovery of the Year
producer	Bruce Sharman
productionCompany	BBC Films
publisher	The Samuel Goldwyn Company
theme	epic independent