Henry V

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:30:59 -0500

Synopsis: Oscar-winning, gritty adaptation of Shakespeare's story about the burdens of leadership, spiced with violent battle scenes and comic romantic wordplay. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, with Paul Scofield, Emma Thompson, Ian Holm.

Henry V

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:39:29 -0500

Henry V, King of England, appeals to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Ely to support him in his claim to the Crown of France, whilst a host of lords and dignitaries lend their ears to the discussion. Henry wins the argument and siege is laid to Harfleur. But the victorious ending of this campaign finds Henry with an army sadly decimated by sickness. He decides to make his way back to Calais and return to his own country from there. But the French decide otherwise, and to his dismay Henry finds himself blocked by a vastly superior army. The battle of Agincourt is at hand. The night before the battle Henry, disguised as a common soldier, goes from tent to tent, giving courage to his men, and his mission is not without avail. The following day, the two armies meet in mortal combat, the battle is opened by the thrilling surge of the French Cavalry charge, and gradually the English win the day. Henry himself vanquishes the Constable of France in a single combat, and the French

Henry V (1944) - (Re-issue trailer)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:50:36 -0500

Shakespeare's tale of the warrior king (Laurence Olivier) who learns the meaning of heroism during a daring invasion of France.

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Henry V

Henry V

Henry V (1944) - (Re-issue trailer)