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Henry V

Henry V

History · Drama · War · 1944

In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.

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Henry V

1944 History · Drama · War 2h 17m

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6.7 / 10

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In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.

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Directed by

Laurence Olivier

Written by

Laurence Olivier · Dallas Bower · Alan Dent

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

King Henry

Renée Asherson

Renée Asherson

Princess Katherine

Ralph Truman

Ralph Truman

Mountjoy - The French Herald

Ernest Thesiger

Ernest Thesiger

Duke of Berri - French Ambassador

F

Frederick Cooper

Corporal Nym

Robert Helpmann

Robert Helpmann

Bishop of Ely

Leslie Banks

Leslie Banks

Chorus

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.