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| Directed by | Kenneth Branagh |
| Screenplay by | Kenneth Branagh |
| Based on | Henry V by William Shakespeare |
| Produced by | Bruce Sharman |
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| Narrated by | Derek Jacobi |
| Cinematography | Kenneth MacMillan |
| Edited by | Michael Bradsell |
| Music by | Patrick Doyle |
Production companies | British Broadcasting Corporation Renaissance Films |
| Distributed by | Curzon Film Distributors |
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Running time | 137 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Languages | English French |
| Budget | $9 million[2] |
| Box office | $10.2 million (US gross only)[2] |
Henry V is a 1989 British historical drama film written and directed by Kenneth Branagh in his feature directorial debut, based on William Shakespeare's history play of the same name. It stars Branagh in the title role of King Henry V of England, with Paul Scofield, Derek Jacobi, Ian Holm, Brian Blessed, Emma Thompson, Alec McCowen, Judi Dench, Robbie Coltrane, and Christian Bale in supporting roles.
Henry V received widespread critical acclaim and is considered one of the best Shakespeare screen adaptations ever produced. Among its numerous accolades, the film received three nominations at the 62nd Academy Awards, two of which went to Branagh (Best Director and Best Actor). Henry V won with its other nomination, Best Costume Design for Phyllis Dalton.
- ^ "HENRY V (PG)". British Board of Film Classification. 28 June 1989. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ a b "Henry V". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 10 October 2020.