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Henry V

1944 · Movie · 143 min

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  • Rotten Tomatoes average8.7/10as of 2021-10-05

What it is

Henry V is a 1944 British film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play. The film is directed, co-written, produced by, and stars Laurence Olivier in the title role. It was Olivier's first film directorial effort. The cast also features Renée Asherson as Katherine, Robert Newton as Pistol, and Leslie Banks as the chorus. The play was adapted for the screen by Olivier, Dallas Bower, and Alan Dent.

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Genres
Drama / History
Original language
English

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