Henry V
(DVD)
Contributors
Branagh, Kenneth, adapter,
Sharman, Bruce, producer.
Doyle, Patrick, 1953- composer.
Bale, Christian, 1974- actor.
Blessed, Brian, actor.
Sharman, Bruce, producer.
Doyle, Patrick, 1953- composer.
Bale, Christian, 1974- actor.
Blessed, Brian, actor.
Published
[London] : Renaissance Films PLC ;, [2000].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (138 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Main Library - Media
DVD 822.33 Hen
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DVD 822.33 Hen
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Published
[London] : Renaissance Films PLC ;, [2000].
Language
English
UPC
027616850126
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a British motion picture in 1989.
General Note
Special features: Theatrical trailer (2 min.).
Creation/Production Credits
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.
Participants/Performers
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).
Description
"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.
System Details
DVD format; region 1, NTSC; Dolby Digital stereo surround; widescreen presentation preserving the original theatrical 1.85:1 aspect ratio; enhanced for widescreen televisions.
Language
In English with optional subtitles in French or Spanish; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Awards
1989 Academy Awards: winner, Best Costume Design ; nominees, Best Actor (Branagh) and Best Director (Branagh).
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Agincourt, Battle of, Agincourt, France, 1415 -- Drama.
Drama.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Great Britain -- History -- Henry V, 1413-1422 -- Drama.
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama.
Henry -- V, -- King of England, -- 1387-1422 -- Drama.
Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616 -- Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Drama.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Great Britain -- History -- Henry V, 1413-1422 -- Drama.
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama.
Henry -- V, -- King of England, -- 1387-1422 -- Drama.
Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616 -- Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.