The read
It runs long at 2h 42m.
Synopsis
Henry IV is dead and Hal is King. With England in a state of unrest, he must leave his rebellious youth behind, striving to gain the respect of his nobility and people. Laying claim to parts of France and following an insult from the French Dauphin, Henry gathers his troops and prepares for a war that he hopes will unite his country. Gregory Doran continues his exploration of Shakespeare's History Plays with Henry V performed in the 600th anniversary year of the Battle of Agincourt. Following his performance as Hal in Henry IV Parts I & II Alex Hassell returns as Henry V.
Ratings
IMDb8.2/10
Key crew
- Gregory DoranDirector
Cast
- Alex HassellHenry V
- Jennifer KirbyKatherine
- Daniel AbbottDuke of Gloucester / Monsieur le Fer
- Robert GilbertDauphin
- Sean ChapmanDuke of Exeter
- Nicholas Gerard-MartinBishop of Ely / Duke of Orleans
- Antony ByrnePistol
- Jim HooperArchbishop of Canterbury / Erpingham
- Martin BassindaleBoy
- Oliver Ford DaviesChorus
- Jane LapotaireQueen Isobel
- Sam MarksConstable of France