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Henry V (The Criterion Collection) DVD

Unrated :: Criterion :: Released: 1999-06-22

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Henry V (The Criterion Collection) Summary Olivier Mustered Out Of The Navy To Film This Adaptation Of Shakespeare's History. Embroiled In World War Ii, Britons Took Courage From This Tale Of A King Who Surmounts Overwhelming Odds And Emerges Victorious. This Sumptuous Technicolor® Rendering Features A Thrilling Recreation Of The Battle Of Agincourt, And Sir Laurence In His Prime As Director And Actor.

If Kenneth Branagh's 1989 version of Shakespeare's tale of conquering greed reflects the post-Vietnam era, Laurence Olivier's version very much mirrored his time. When Olivier gave us his colorful adaptation in 1945, it was vivid, full of pageantry, and most definitely geared toward war. Pretty flags and white steeds, shining armor and theatrical emphasis figure into Olivier's attractive but decorous version, liberally adapted for a pro-war stance. He used the French as comic relief; they appeared foppish and foolish. Their presence implied no threat. If you had not read the play, you would not have to wonder who was going to win. Of course, Olivier wanted England to believe in the justness of war--his country was in the midst of one. The propaganda gets in the way only because it has been filtered through so many decades. His Henry remains, however, a handsome cinematic spectacle. Olivier's performance is gentle and elegant, his imagery rich and colorful. It was considered such a superb film he was awarded an honorary Oscar. He followed this with adaptations of Hamlet and Richard III. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Henry V [Criterion Collection] DVD Techincal Details Cast: Laurence Olivier, Esmond Knight, Harcourt Williams, Max Adrian
Director: Laurence Olivier
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Rated: Unrated
Running Time: 137 mins
UPC: 037429128527
Binding: DVD
Studio: Criterion
Release Date: 1999-06-22
Region Code: 1
Specs: Color, DVD, Special Edition, NTSC

Language & Subtitles English (Unknown - Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), English (Subtitled),