Henry V Summary, Review, Cast & Crew

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Henry V
Running Time: 136 min.
Produced By: / Franco London Films / J. Arthur Rank Productions / Two Cities Films
Release By: United Artists

Summary:
Laurence Olivier's adaptation of Henry V is one of the finest Shakespeare films ever made, full of rousing action, beautiful colors and passionate performances. Henry V is the story of the newly crowned king of England who fights the French for posse... Full Summary >>

Cast and Crew:
Laurence Olivier (Henry V)
Robert Newton (Ancient Pistol)
Renée Ashershon (Princess Katharine)
Esmond Knight (Fluellen)
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Review:
Laurence Olivier's Henry V confounded almost every assumption about bringing Shakespeare's work to the screen. In contrast to previous Shakespeare adaptations, it was fresh and lively--even challenging and daring--in its presentation and structure; i ... Continue >>