Description |
1 videodisc (137 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Series |
Criterion collection ; 41 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 41.
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Note |
Originally released as motion picture in 1944. |
System Details |
DVD, fullscreen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital mono. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Robert Krasker; editor, Reginald Beck; music, William Walton. |
Cast |
Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks, Renee Asherson, Felix Aylmer, Esmond Knight, Leo Genn. |
Summary |
Adaptation of Shakespeare's patriotic historical drama that celebrates the English nation and the greatness of its King. Includes medieval battle sequences with a recreation of the Battle of Agincourt. |
Audience |
Not rated. |
Note |
Special features: Audio commentary by film historian Bruce Eder ; Theatrical trailer ; "Shakespearean royalty" : a chronology of England's rulers ; Stills galleries of the Book of hours and production photos. |
Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Local Note |
Some of the Simsbury Public Library items are are part of the Hayes Collection. |
Subject |
Henry V, King of England, 1387-1422 -- Drama.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Film adaptations.
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Agincourt, Battle of, Agincourt, France, 1415 -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Feature films -- Great Britain.
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Added Author |
Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989.
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Newton, Robert, 1905-1956.
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Banks, Leslie, 1890-1952.
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Asherson, Renee, 1915-2014
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Aylmer, Felix, 1889-1979.
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Knight, Esmond, 1906-1987.
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Genn, Leo, 1905-1978.
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Walton, William, 1902-1983.
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Eder, Bruce.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Henry V.
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Rank Film Distributors.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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Janus Films.
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Home Vision (Firm)
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Added Title |
Henry the Fifth |
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King Henry the Fifth |
ISBN |
0780021320 |
Standard No. |
037429128527 |
Music No. |
HEN030 Criterion Collection |
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