---
title: 'Henry V (1944)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Laurence Olivier'
released: '1944-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 143
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'History'
countries:
  - 'United Kingdom'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/henry-v-1944'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036910/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Henry V (1944)

1944 · 143 min · Drama, History · United Kingdom


## Synopsis

Henry V is a 1944 British film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play. The film is directed, co-written, produced by, and stars Laurence Olivier in the title role. It was Olivier's first film directorial effort. The cast also features Renée Asherson as Katherine, Robert Newton as Pistol, and Leslie Banks as the chorus. The play was adapted for the screen by Olivier, Dallas Bower, and Alan Dent. The score was composed by William Walton.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Laurence Olivier](https://cinepixo.com/people/laurence-olivier)
- **Screenplay:** [Laurence Olivier](https://cinepixo.com/people/laurence-olivier)
- **Producer:** [Laurence Olivier](https://cinepixo.com/people/laurence-olivier), [Filippo Del Giudice](https://cinepixo.com/people/filippo-del-giudice)
- **Original Music Composer:** [William Walton](https://cinepixo.com/people/william-walton)
- **Director of Photography:** [Jack Hildyard](https://cinepixo.com/people/jack-hildyard), [Robert Krasker](https://cinepixo.com/people/robert-krasker)
- **Editor:** [Reginald Beck](https://cinepixo.com/people/reginald-beck)

## Cast

- [Brian Nissen](https://cinepixo.com/people/brian-nissen) as Court
- [Laurence Olivier](https://cinepixo.com/people/laurence-olivier) as Henry V of England
- [Harcourt Williams](https://cinepixo.com/people/harcourt-williams) as Charles VI of France
- [Leslie Banks](https://cinepixo.com/people/leslie-banks) as the Chorus
- [Leo Genn](https://cinepixo.com/people/leo-genn) as Charles I of Albret
- [Robert Newton](https://cinepixo.com/people/robert-newton) as Ancient Pistol
- [Max Adrian](https://cinepixo.com/people/max-adrian) as Louis, Dauphin of France, Duke of Guyenne
- [Robert Helpmann](https://cinepixo.com/people/robert-helpmann) as the Bishop of Ely
- [Freda Jackson](https://cinepixo.com/people/freda-jackson) as Mistress Quickly
- [Morland Graham](https://cinepixo.com/people/morland-graham) as Thomas Erpingham
- [Ernest Hare](https://cinepixo.com/people/ernest-hare) as A Priest
- [George Robey](https://cinepixo.com/people/george-robey) as Falstaff
- [Arthur Hambling](https://cinepixo.com/people/arthur-hambling) as Bates
- [Jimmy Hanley](https://cinepixo.com/people/jimmy-hanley) as Williams
- [Nicholas Hannen](https://cinepixo.com/people/nicholas-hannen) as Thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter

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