28 year old Kenneth Branagh really reached for the stars with **HENRY V**, his cinematic directorial debut. Quite often, a young director falls on their backside in ones first attempt at making film. Luckily for us, **Henry V** is nothing short of a triumph. Branagh's directorial approach is ambitious and confident. Filled with high excitement - quite an accomplishment when staging a 400 year old stage play…
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Kenneth Branagh
Henry V
Derek Jacobi
Chorus
Brian Blessed
Exeter
James Larkin
Bedford
Paul Scofield
French King
Emma Thompson
Katherine
Judi Dench
Mistress Quickly
Simon Shepherd
Duke Humphrey of Gloucester
James Simmons
Duke Edward of York
Charles Kay
Archbishop of Canterbury
Alec McCowen
Bishop of Ely
Fabian Cartwright
Earl Richard of Cambridge
Stephen Simms
Lord Henry Scroop
Jay Villiers
Sir Thomas Grey
Ian Holm
Captain Fluellen
Danny Webb
Gower
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FAQ about Henry V
What is Henry V about?
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
When was Henry V released?
Henry V was released in 1989.
What genres does Henry V belong to?
Henry V is categorised as War, Drama, History.
Who stars in Henry V?
The cast of Henry V includes Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, James Larkin, Paul Scofield.