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Alec McCowen
Chorus
David Gwillim
Henry V
Martin Smith
Duke of Gloucester
Rob Edwards
Duke of Bedford
Roger Davenport
Duke of Clarence
Clifford Parrish
Duke of Exeter
Derek Hollis
Duke of York
Robert Ashby
Earl of Salisbury
David Buck
Earl of Westmoreland
Rod Beacham
Earl of Warwick
Trevor Baxter
Archbishop of Canterbury
John Abineri
Bishop of Ely
William Whymper
Earl of Cambridge
Ian Price
Lord Scroop
George Howe
Sir Thomas Erpingham
David Rowlands
Sir Thomas Grey
Brian Poyser
Gower
Tim Wylton
Fluellen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Giles
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Shallcross, William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- Henry V
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Giles
Alan Shallcross, William Shakespeare
Neil Pittaway
Department Leadership Roster
David Giles
Director
Odette Barrow
Costume Design
Neil Pittaway
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Henry V
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Henry V about?
Insulted by the Dauphin, the newly-crowned King Henry V gathers his troops for war. But Henry must convince his men that he has left his wild days behind, and prove himself as a leader.
Who directed Henry V?
Henry V was directed by David Giles.
Who stars in Henry V?
The principal cast of Henry V includes Alec McCowen, David Gwillim, Martin Smith, Rob Edwards, Roger Davenport.
When was Henry V released and how long is it?
Henry V was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.