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It’s fitting, as comparisons with Olivier have dogged Branagh throughout his career: Early on, he was touted as “the next Laurence Olivier,” and like Olivier he founded his own theatre company before going on to direct and star in movie versions of...
...gung-ho Welsh captain Fluellen, Jeff Cornell as the pugnacious ancient ensign Pistol, Jeff Cornell as the effete King Charles of France, Matt Garner as his intemperate son the Dauphin, and Kelsey Didion as the Princess Katherine, whose comical tangle-tongued...
In this Sept. 17, 2011 photo released by the New York Philharmonic, Christopher Plummer narrates during Sir William Walton's film score of Henry V as Alan Gilbert conducts the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall in New York. View Photo »
Henry V's speech at Agincourt: 'Men of England who lie in bed...' You think of all that band of brothers, we few… there are more lines in that one speech that have become famous than probably any other.
Both are synonymous with film adaptations of William Shakespeare, delivering lines with implausible realism, and earning accolades for their troubles. Each starred and directed their own successful adaptations of Hamlet, and Henry V, that earned Oscar...
With good fortune and a well-executed strategy, the English prevail despite the overwhelming odds. Henry defeats the French and unites England and France by marrying the Princess Katherine. Shakespeare’s “Henry V” should be required reading for anyone...
We don’t hear so much about those visionaries. As dramas from “Henry V” to “The Bad News Bears” attest, there’s little more satisfying than watching an unconventional prophet lead an unpromising team to victory against all odds. East West Players is...
FILE - In this May 1, 2011 photo, sirector Kenneth Branagh, from the film "Thor", poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif. Branagh has brought Shakespeare to the masses with such films as "Henry V" and "Much Ado About Nothing. View Photo »
Henry V's speech at Agincourt: 'Men of England who lie in bed...' You think of all that band of brothers, we few… there are more lines in that one speech that have become famous than probably any other.
None wore Star Trek tunics or spoke Vulcan. They were happy simply to watch him boldly go. This is a very personal show for such an egomaniacal title, with Shatner taking the audience through his years at McGill University, to playing the lead in Henry...
I don't know!' he demands, almost screaming. The crowd on one preview night seemed game to just let Shatner be Shatner. None wore 'Star Trek' tunics or spoke Vulcan. They were happy simply to watch him boldly go. Shatner takes the audience through his...
Henry V (16 September 1386 – 31 August 1422) was one of the most significant English warrior kings of the 15th century. He was born at Monmouth, Wales, in the tower above the gatehouse of Monmouth Castle, and reigned as King of England from 1413 to 1422. Full Article
FILE - In this May 1, 2011 photo, sirector Kenneth Branagh, from the film "Thor", poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif. Branagh has brought Shakespeare to the masses with such films as "Henry V" and "Much Ado About Nothing.
View Photo »FILE - In this May 1, 2011 photo, sirector Kenneth Branagh, from the film "Thor", poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif. Branagh has brought Shakespeare to the masses with such films as "Henry V" and "Much Ado About Nothing.
View Photo »Henry V's speech at Agincourt: 'Men of England who lie in bed...' You think of all that band of brothers, we few… there are more lines in that one speech that have become famous than probably any other.
Henry V's speech at Agincourt: 'Men of England who lie in bed...' You think of all that band of brothers, we few… there are more lines in that one speech that have become famous than probably any other.
Tom would love to quote Shakespeare's 'Henry V' saying, 'once more into the breach' when taking on tough indie films
All me mates do. They really love him. I can’t see it myself. Although, I did see a version of it where it was set in the Weimar Republic and it was really good. The big bully boy was a Nazi. I like Shakespeare a lot, though. Macbeth, in particular. I think Shakespeare’s very, very underrated. Henry V. ...
