| Description |
1 videodisc (137 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; 41.
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| Language |
Optional English subtitles. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Robert Krasker ; editor, Reginald Beck ; music, William Walton. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1944. |
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Features include audio commentary by Bruce Eder ; theatrical trailer ; "Shakespearean Royalty." a chronology of England's rulers ; stills galleries: the Book of hours ; production notes. |
| System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital mono.; full screen |
| Summary |
Adaptation of Shakespeare's patriotic historical drama that celebrates the English nation and the greatness of its King. Includes medieval battle sequences with a recreation of the Battle of Agincourt. |
| Cast |
Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks, Renee Asherson, Leo Genn, Harcourt Williams, Russell Thorndike, Francis Lister, Max Adrian, Esmond Knight. |
| Subject |
Henry V, King of England, 1387-1422 -- Drama.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Television adaptations.
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Agincourt, Battle of, Agincourt, France, 1415 -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989.
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Dent, Alan.
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Beck, Reginald.
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Newton, Robert, 1905-1956.
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Banks, Leslie, 1890-1952.
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Asherson, Renee, 1915-2014.
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Genn, Leo, 1905-1978.
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Williams, Harcourt, 1880-1957.
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Thorndike, Russell, 1885-1972.
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Lister, Francis, 1899-1951.
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Adrian, Max, 1902-1973.
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Knight, Edmond, 1906-1987.
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Walton, William, 1902-1983.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Henry V.
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Two Cities Films.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Henry the Fifth |
| Note |
Title from title screen: Chronicle history of King Henry the Fifth with his battell fought at Agincourt in France |
| Added Title |
Henry V (Motion picture : 1944)
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| ISBN |
0780021320 |
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9780780021327 |
| Standard No. |
037429128527 |
| Music No. |
HEN030 Criterion Collection |
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