Henry V
In this gritty screen adaptation of Shakespeare's play about the heroic and ruthless king, Henry V of England (Kenneth Branagh) determines to lay claim to the kingdom of France. Henry's self-doubt and the diminished morale of his army stand in the way of a victory that would unite the two countries and provide Henry with a queen (Emma Thompson). However, his sheer determination and his impassioned speeches ready his men for the bloodiest of battles—Agincourt.
Cast:
Kenneth Branagh
Paul Scofield
Derek Jacobi
Ian Holm
Emma Thompson
Alec McCowen
Judi Dench
Christian Bale
Director:
Kenneth Branagh
Producer:
Bruce Sharman
Written by:
Kenneth Branagh
Distributor:
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Kenneth Branagh
Producer:
Bruce Sharman
Written by:
Kenneth Branagh
Distributor:
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Budget:
$9 million
Box Office:
$10.2 million
Awards:
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
100%
$9 million
Box Office:
$10.2 million
Awards:
Academy Awards - Best Costume Design (Won)
Academy Awards - Best Actor in a Leading Role (Nominated)
Academy Awards - Best Director (Nominated)
BAFTA Awards - Best Direction (Won)
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
100%