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The hollow crown : [video recording (DVD)] The complete series. Richard II, Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2, Henry V / by William Shakespeare ; producer, Rupert Ryle-Hodges ; executive producers, Gareth Neame, David Horn ; executive producers, Pippa Harris, Sam Mendes ; a Neal Street Productions co-production with NBCUniversal and WNET Thirteen for BBC.
"The Hollow crown: New adaptations of Shakespeare's tetralogy of history plays comprising the 'Henriad' for the BBC's 2012 Cultural Olympiad: King Richard; II King Henry IV, Part 1; King Henry IV, Part 2 and King Henry V. The plays chronicle a continuous period in British history from the end of the 14th century to the aftermath of the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. Together, the plays comprise a story with recurring themes of power struggles, redemption, family conflict and betrayal." -- IMDB
"Pt 1. Prince Hal (Tom Hiddleston) defies his father, King Henry IV (Jeremy Irons) by spending his time at Mistress Quickly's (Julie Walters) tavern in the company of the dissolute Falstaff (Simon Russell Beale) and his companions. The King is threatened by a rebellion led by Hal's rival, Hotspur (Joe Armstrong), his father Northumberland (Alun Armstrong), and his uncle Worcester (David Hayman). During the Battle of Shrewsbury Hal faces Hotspur in mortal combat." -- Provided by the Publisher.
"Pt 2. Northumberland (Alun Armstrong) is told of the death of his son Hotspur in service of the King (Jeremy Irons). The Lord Chief Justice (Geoffrey Palmer) attempts to separate Falstaff (Simon Russell Beale) from the Prince Hal (Tom Hiddleston). The rebels continue to plot against the crown but their forces are outwitted. This brings comfort to the dying King, who is finally reconciled with his son. Falstaff rushes to Hal's coronation with the expectation of high office." -- Provided by the Publisher.
"The newly crowned King of England, Henry V, (Tom Hiddleston) is persuaded by his courtiers including Exeter (Anton Lesser) and York (Paterson Joseph), that he also has a rightful claim to lands in France. The chorus (John Hurt) tells of England's preparations for war and Henry's army sails for France. After Exeter's diplomacy is rebuffed by the French King (Lambert Wilson) Henry lays siege to and captures the town of Harfleur. The French now take Henry's claims seriously and challenge the English army to battle at Agincourt." -- Provided by the Publisher.
"After halting a duel between warring nobles Bolingbroke and Mowbray, Richard II banishes both men from his kingdom. Following the death of Bolingbroke's father, John of Gaunt, Richard seizes his money and land to pay for wars against rebels in Ireland. Bolingbroke returns to claim his birthright, and more." -- Provided by the Publisher.
Record details
- Physical Description: 4 video discs (528 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inch disc.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios, p2013.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from container cover; credits from title frames. Originally produced for television as individual episodes in 2012. Special features: Disc 1. "The making of Richard II" behind-the scenes featurette. Disc 3. "The making of Henry IV" behind-the scenes featurette. Disc 4. "The making of Henry V" behind-the scenes featurette; "The making of a King" featurette looking at this landmark Shakespearean series. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1: Richard II / by William Shakespeare ; adapted by Rupert Goold and Ben Power ; director, Rupert Goold (148 min.) -- Discs 2 and 3: Henry IV / by William Shakespeare ; adapter and director, Richard Eyre (241 min.) -- Disc 4: Henry V / by William Shakespeare ; directed by Thea Sharrock ; adapted by Ben Power (139 min.). |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Richard II: Director of photography, Danny Cohen ; editor, Trevor Waite ; composer, Adam Cork ; costume designer, Odile Dicks-Mireaux ; production designer, Andrew McAlpine. Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2: Director of photography, Ben Smithard ; film editor, Lesley Walker ; composer, Stephen Warbeck ; costume designer, Annie Symons ; production designer, Donal Woods. Henry V: Director of photography, Michael McDonough ; editor, John Wilson ; composer, Adrian Johnston ; costume designer, Annie Symons ; production designer, Alan Macdonald. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Richard II: Ben Whishaw, Rory Kinnear, David Suchet, David Morrissey, Lindsay Duncan, James Purefoy, Clémence Poésy, Tom Hughes, David Bradley, Patrick Stewart. Henry IV, Part 1: Jeremy Irons, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Hiddleston, Alun Armstrong, Joe Armstrong, David Dawson, Michelle Dockery, Tom Georgeson, David Hayman, James Laurenson, Harry Lloyd, Maxine Peake, Robert Pugh, Julie Walter. Henry IV, Part 2: Jeremy Irons, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Hiddleston, Alun Armstrong, David Bamber, Niamh Cusack, David Dawson, Michelle Dockery, Tom Georgeson, Iain Glen, Nicholas Jones, James Laurenson, Geoffrey Palmer, Maxine Peake, Paul Ritter, Julie Waltes. Henry V: Tom Hiddleston, Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Freeman, Tom Georgeson, Richard Griffiths, Paterson Joseph, Jmaes Laurenson, Anton Lesser, Paul Ritter, Malcom Sinclair, Owen Teale, Mélanie Thierry, Lambert Wilson, Julie Walters, John Hurt. |
| Target Audience Note: | PARENTAL ACCOMPANIMENT - 14A - NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN - VIOLENCE MANITOBA FILM CLASSIFICATION BOARD Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, NTSC, anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation, English 5.1. |
| Language Note: | English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
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