The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fifth with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France

Name: The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fifth with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France
Released: 1944
Duration: 135 min
Rating: 74.25925925925925
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Leslie Banks, Felix Aylmer, Robert Newton, Robert Helpmann

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Drama / War / Historical / Biography

UK, 1944, 135 min

Directed by:

Laurence Olivier

Screenplay:

William Shakespeare (theater play)

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Henry V, one of Shakespeare's greatest historical plays on British monarchs centres on a new young king facing a country on the brink of war with France. He must build his army, prove to himself and his countrymen that he has the courage and fortitude to defy an arrogant and powerful French army. Amidst plots of assassination he must lead his country to military conquest in medieval western Europe, building to the legendary British victory in 1514 over the French at Agincourt. (Beyond Home Entertainment)

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kaylin

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English Laurence Olivier is a great actor, but here, at times, I simply didn't believe in him. It's as if he acted more with his voice than with his whole body. Perhaps that was intentional for the entire concept of the film, where you are really watching a theatrical play, which is also emphasized by the great opening intro. The miniatures are awesome. Still, I believe Shakespeare is best suited for the theater. (19/09/2014)