Shakespeare Plays : King Henry V (1979)
Directed by David Giles
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Historical Epic, Biopic [feature] |
Run Time - 180 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom |
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Synopsis by Tana Hobart
Part of a television series entitled "The Shakespeare Plays," this episode depicts one of England's most beloved Kings. Beginning with the invasion of France, Henry V is shown as a just King, equally able to inspire the admiration of his soldiers as he tirelessly leads them in battle and the traitors with whom he must deal. Also shown is his marriage to the Princess of France, a marriage of state to ensure peace between the nations.
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war, aristocracy, marriage
