Henry V
(DVD) 

Originally released as a British motion picture in 1989.

Special features: Theatrical trailer (2 min.).

Director of photography, Kenneth MacMillan ; editor, Michael Bradsell ; music composed by Patrick Doyle ; music performed by City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Rattle ; production designer, Tim Harvey ; costume designer, Phyllis Dalton.

Christian Bale (Boy), Kenneth Branagh (Henry V), Brian Blessed (Exeter), Richard Briers (Bardolph), Robbie Coltrane (Falstaff), Judi Dench (Mistress Quickly), Richard Easton (Constable), Ian Holm (Fluellen), Geoffrey Hutchings (Nym), Derek Jacobi (Chorus), Charles Kay (Canterbury), Alec McGowen (Ely), Geraldine McEwan (Alice), Michael Maloney (Dauphin), Paul Scofield (French King), John Sessions (Macmorris), Robert Stephens (Pistol), Emma Thompson (Katherine), Daniel Webb (Gower), Michael Williams (Williams), Jimmy Yuill (Yamy).

"Prince Hal" has ascended to the throne of England. He proceeds to assert his hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathers an army and embarks on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs--the bloody Battle of Agincourt--and forever change the face of Europe. King Henry V unites his people, deals justly with traitors, leads his soldiers to victory, and in the end ensures the peace by marrying the French princess Katherine.

DVD format; region 1, NTSC; Dolby Digital stereo surround; widescreen presentation preserving the original theatrical 1.85:1 aspect ratio; enhanced for widescreen televisions.

In English with optional subtitles in French or Spanish; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.

1989 Academy Awards: winner, Best Costume Design ; nominees, Best Actor (Branagh) and Best Director (Branagh).