Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe
Brief Synopsis
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On June 12, 1997, with Queen Elizabeth II in attendance, the reconstruction of Shakepeare's Globe Theatre was officially opened. A documentary introduction shows how the Globe's return provides actors, designers and historians with new insights into Shakespeare's plays. Act IV from "Henry V" is then
Cast & Crew
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Richard Olivier
Director
Matthew Scurfield
Mark Rylance
Ben Walden
Steven Skybell
Bryan Cox
Narrator
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Performances (11/05/97)
Genre
Adaptation
Documentary
Drama
Period
Release Date
1997
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
On June 12, 1997, with Queen Elizabeth II in attendance, the reconstruction of Shakepeare's Globe Theatre was officially opened. A documentary introduction shows how the Globe's return provides actors, designers and historians with new insights into Shakespeare's plays. Act IV from "Henry V" is then presented on the stage, directed by Richard Olivier and featuring Shakespearean actors and Globe Theatre artistic director Mark Rylance in the title role.
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Performances (11/05/97)
Genre
Adaptation
Documentary
Drama
Period
Release Date
1997
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
