Henry V (1989)

137 min · Drama, action film, biographical film, drama film, epic film, historical drama film, medieval film, period drama film, war film

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Directors

Kenneth Branagh

Cast

Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, James Larkin, Paul Scofield, Emma Thompson, Judi Dench, Robbie Coltrane, Christian Bale

The story

The film begins with Chorus, in this case a person in modern dress, introducing the subject of the play. He is walking through an empty film studio and ends his monologue by opening the doors to begin the main action. Chorus reappears several times during the film, his speeches helping to explain and progress the action.

Catalogue themes and tags

15th Century, Conquest, Hero, Kingdom, Königshaus, War, Costume drama, War film, Epic, Period piece, Drama, Film adaptation

Genres

Drama, action film, biographical film, drama film, epic film, historical drama film, medieval film, period drama film, war film

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