Henry V

Nov 11, 2007

2h 34m

★ 0.0

No King of England if not King of France.

Overview

King Henry V of England is manipulated by the clergy into invading France to claim the crown; He finds that it is more difficult than he imagines, and must rely on his ability to lead his ragtag army to victory in the face of terrible odds.

Genres

History

Production Companies

Image Garden Productions

Sumless Treasuries Releasing

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Cast

Henry V

Peter Babakitis

Duke of Exeter

Paul Spitale

Archbishop of Canterbury

Brian Narelle

Chorus

Sabaa Rehmani

Alice

Erin-Kate Whitcomb

Charles VI

Gibson Towns

Dauphin

Duncan Maddux

Catherine de Valois

Gwyneth Horobin

Williams

Christopher Grey

Montjoie

Howard Dillon

boy

Alexander Babakitis

Pistol

Phil Sheridan

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