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Henry V (1944)
Director: Laurence Olivier
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Renée Asherson, Ralph Truman, Ernest Thesiger
Runtime137 min
RatingU
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In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Laurence Olivier's 1944 adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry V is widely regarded as a critical and commercial success. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is praised for its stunning visuals and Olivier's powerful performance as the titular monarch. With an IMDb rating of 7.8 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 92%, the film has been well-received by both critics and audiences.
About
Henry V is a 1944 British Technicolor epic film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play of the same title. The on-screen title is The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fift with his battell fought at Agincourt in France. It stars Laurence Olivier, who also served as a director. The play was adapted for the screen by Olivier, Dallas Bower, and Alan Dent. The score was composed by William Walton.
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