Henry V

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Henry V
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PG13,2hrs 18min
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1989
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MGM
Synopsis: Kenneth Branagh makes his feature film directorial debut with this adaptation of William Shakespeare's Henry V. After the Chorus (Derek Jacobi) introduces the play, young king of England Henry V (Kenneth Branagh) begins an angry dialogue with King Charles of France (Paul Scofield). The king's son, Dauphin (Michael Maloney), insults Henry and the argument escalates into war. In flashback, Henry is seen as a young man drinking in a tavern with Falstaff (Robbie Coltrane), Bardolph (Richard Briers), ... Full Synopsis
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Big and pretty, vigorous, thoughtful, this Hamlet expands the story with helpful flashbacks. Full Review
Metascore
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83
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
Featured Cast
Henry V, King Henry V
Chorus
Duke of Exeter
Fluellen
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