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82 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
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Henry V
1944 2h 17m EN
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Synopsis
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In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Cast
Laurence Olivier
King Henry
Renée Asherson
Princess Katherine
Ralph Truman
Mountjoy - The French Herald
Ernest Thesiger
Duke of Berri - French Ambassador
Frederick Cooper
Corporal Nym
Robert Helpmann
Bishop of Ely
Leslie Banks
Chorus
Felix Aylmer
Archbishop of Canterbury
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Laurence Olivier
- Writers
- Alan Dent, Laurence Olivier, Dallas Bower
- Languages
- English, French
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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WORLD
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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Laurence Olivier, shot by Robert Krasker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by William Walton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Reginald Beck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Laurence Olivier and Renée Asherson and Ralph Truman carry the top of the cast.
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IMDB entry: tt0036910 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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The take
Laurence Olivier directs. Robert Krasker behind the camera. William Walton scores. Reginald Beck cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English, French.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 182 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
- 2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
- 3Directed by Laurence Olivier, shot by Robert Krasker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by William Walton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Editor Reginald Beck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 6Laurence Olivier and Renée Asherson and Ralph Truman carry the top of the cast.
- 7IMDB entry: tt0036910 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 8Classified under 9 themes, including "england", "based on true story", "based on play or musical", "king".
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Robert Krasker
- Original score
- William Walton
- Editing
- Reginald Beck
- Costume design
- Roger K. Furse
- Makeup / hair
- Tony Sforzini
- Runtime
- 137 min · 2h 17m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
- IMDB
- Henry V (1944)
Awards
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
Individual records documented via Wikidata; the summary above may count more.
Also by
Laurence Olivier
Trailers & featurettes
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Production companies
Who made it
- TW
Two Cities Films
GB
Key crew
- Executive ProducerHerbert Smith
- Theatre PlayWilliam Shakespeare
- Camera OperatorJack Hildyard
- Clapper LoaderJim Body
- EditorReginald Beck
- Costume DesignRoger K. Furse
- ProducerFilippo Del Giudice
- Makeup DesignerTony Sforzini
- ProducerLaurence Olivier
- Associate ProducerDallas Bower
- Art DirectionPaul Sheriff
- HairdresserVivienne Walker
- Assistant DirectorVincent Permane
- Sound RecordistJohn Dennis
- Sound RecordistDesmond Dew
- Special EffectsW. Percy Day
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- england
- based on true story
- based on play or musical
- king
- battle
- british history
- medieval
- 15th century
- british monarchy
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical (limited)1946-06-17· New York City (City Center), New York
- Theatrical (limited)1946-04-03· Boston, Massachusetts - Limited / Roadshow Release
- Theatrical (limited)1946-06-14· Los Angeles (Laurel Theatre)
Also known as
International titles
- Henry VUS
- Henry V - Die Schlacht bei AgincourtDE
- Heinrich V.AT
