Henry V (Blu-ray disc)

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.

General

Studio:	Itv DVD
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2009
Movie released:	1944
Actors:	Laurence Olivier • Robert Newton • Leslie Banks • Esmond Knight • Leo Genn • Felix Aylmer • Ralph Truman • Harcourt Williams • Ivy St Helier • Ernest Thesiger • Max Adrian
Contributors:	Filippo Del Giudice • Reginald Beck • Laurence Olivier • Alan Dent • William Walton • Muir Mathieson • Paul Sheriff • Roger K. Furse • Robert Krasker • Jack Hildyard
Directors:	Laurence Olivier
Format:
Running time:	2 hours, 17 minutes
Region encoding:	Region B. This Blu-ray disk will play in all South African Blu-ray players.
Languages:	English
Age restriction:	A
Categories:	DVD > Classics DVD > Feature Film
LSN:	XBA-1QQ-3ME-1
Barcode:	5037115323637

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