Henry V (1989) Directed by Kenneth Branagh Produced by Stephen Evans This is a film adaptation of a classic play that Shakespeare wrote early in his career. ... A young King Henry V played by Kenneth Branagh, (a well known Shakespearean filmmaker), has just ascended to the throne of England. ... Henry decides that the best way to prove himself worthy is initiate a campaign against the French. ... Kenneth Branagh delivers this speech as Henry V; his words "We Few, We happy few, we band of brothers." stirs deep emotions not only among his subjects, but also among the viewers as wel...

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Henry V Film Comparison After viewing two different versions of Shakespeare's Henry V, the audience may have two very different opinions of Henry as a King. ... Overall, the directors paint different pictures of Henry. ... Henry then gives his reply to the messenger. ... Here Henry seems boastful, confident, and not angry. ... If the audience had not read Henry V before and saw Olivier's version first, then they too might laugh at the King and his threats. ...

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In 1944 Olivier directed and produced, while starring in, Henry V, and doing the same in 1948 with his most famous role, Hamlet. Later, his performances as Hamlet, Sir Toby Belch, Macbeth, Henry V, Romeo, Iago, Coriocanus, and Mercutio earned him the reputation of a true Shakespearean actor. ... He won four Academy awards, and was nominated for eleven, including Best Actor for Othello, Henry V, Rebecca, and Wurthering Heights and several other roles he played. ... He received three New York Film Critics Awards for Best Actor in Sleuth, Hamlet, and Henry V. ...

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