- In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.
- In the inspired Olivier concept, Shakespeare's play begins as a performance in the Globe Theatre, shifting in broad cinematic terms to an epic narrative of Henry V, who had developed from a dissolute youth to a purposeful monarch. Proving his ability as a soldier and skillful leader, he unites the dissident factions in the English army and goes on to crush the French, against enormous odds, at Agincourt. Arranging a treaty with the French court, he woos Princess Katharine to whom he is formally betrothed as part of the peace agreement.—alfiehitchie
- Grand staging of the Shakespearean play of King Henry V and his famous victory at the battle of Agincourt on St. Crispin's Day, October 15, 1415. Director and star Sir Laurence Olivier begins the movie as a staged version of the play at the Globe theater in 1600, eventually moving to the more usual soundstage, and then returning to the Globe for the final scenes.—garykmcd
- Based on one the most popular historical plays by Shakespeare and made in order to boost moral of British troops during WW2, this movie is about English king Henry V and his military campaign in France in 1415.—Dragan Antulov <dragan.antulov@altbbs.fido.hr>
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