Henry V (1944) (UK Import) (DVD)

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Country of origin:: USA, 1944
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Item number:: 1587506
UPC/EAN:: 5037115049636
Release date:: 7.4.2003
Genre:: Drama
Playing time ca.:: 137 Min.
Director:: Laurence Olivier
Actor:: Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks
Author:: William Shakespeare
Film music:: William Walton
Language:: Englisch
Sound Format:: Mono
Picture:: 4:3

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Laurence Olivier directs and stars in this classic adaptation of Shakespeare's play about the king who led England to victory in the Battle of Agincourt.

The film pays tribute to its origins by opening in a version of the Globe Theatre in 17th century London, where Henry (Olivier) takes to the stage along with a variety of nobles to discuss his plans to stake a claim to the French throne. As the range of Henry's ambitions make themselves known, the theatrical artifice gives way to a more naturalised style and follows Henry as he sets sail from Southampton with his army. Inspired by Henry, the invading English hand the French several defeats, culminating in a triumph against far superior numbers at Agincourt.

Shot during WWII, the film was designed to raise morale in the ongoing battle against Nazi Germany and earned Olivier an Academy Award for his 'outstanding achievement' in bringing the film to screen.

Reviews

Lexikon des Int.Films: "Kongeniale Übertragung des Königsdramas, die von der Bühnenszenerie des historischen Globe - Theaters ausgeht. Ausgezeichnete Schauspieler. Ästhetisch anspruchs- und reizvoll und nicht nur für Shakespeare-Verehrer ein Genuß."