Henry V
The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fifth with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France
Synopsis
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
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Henry V (1944) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-22
Top Cast
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Laurence Olivier
King Henry
Renée Asherson
Princess Katherine
Ralph Truman
Mountjoy - The French Herald
Ernest Thesiger
Duke of Berri - French Ambassador
Frederick Cooper
Corporal Nym
Robert Helpmann
Bishop of Ely
Leslie Banks
Chorus
Felix Aylmer
Archbishop of Canterbury
Robert Newton
Ancient Pistol
Freda Jackson
Mistress Quickly
George Cole
Boy
Leo Genn
The Constable of France
Russell Thorndike
Duke of Bourbon
Harcourt Williams
King Charles VI of France
Esmond Knight
Fluellen - Captain in the English Army
Michael Shepley
Gower - Captain in the English Army
John Laurie
Jamy - Captain in the English Army
Niall MacGinnis
Macmorris - Captain in the English Army
Release History & Theatrical Window
British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 17, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurence Olivier
- Screenplay & Story
- Dallas Bower, Alan Dent, Laurence Olivier, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- William Walton
- Original Title
- The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fifth with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurence Olivier
Dallas Bower, Alan Dent, Laurence Olivier, William Shakespeare
William Walton
Robert Krasker
Reginald Beck
Herbert Smith, Filippo Del Giudice, Laurence Olivier
Department Leadership Roster
Laurence Olivier
Director
Dallas Bower
Writer
Alan Dent
Writer
Laurence Olivier
Writer
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
William Walton
Original Music Composer
Reginald Beck
Editor
Roger K. Furse
Costume Design
Filippo Del Giudice
Producer
Laurence Olivier
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Henry V
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What is Henry V about?
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
Who directed Henry V?
Henry V was directed by Laurence Olivier.
Who stars in Henry V?
The principal cast of Henry V includes Laurence Olivier, Renée Asherson, Ralph Truman, Ernest Thesiger, Frederick Cooper.
When was Henry V released and how long is it?
Henry V was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Henry V?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Henry V was composed by William Walton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Henry V?
Henry V holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).