Henry the 5th (1 Viewer)

[Go for Broke]

I'm don't know much about Shakespeare, but on the Jocko podcast #15, Jocko does an excellent job of interpreting his speech prior to the battle of Agrincourt. Very inspiring. The terms, Band of Brothers and the Dogs of War were from this play/book. I listen to the Jocko podcast on Spotify, but he's also on Utube. Jocko narrates war books. Particularly good were about Custer, Wooden leg & Musashi. He covers all areas of history.

 

[theBaron]

If you like the story, I recommend Kenneth Branagh's production: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097499/reference It's excellent, the casting and the performances are excellent. I particularly like Ian Holm portrayal of Captain Fluellen, and Brian Blessed as Exeter.

Prost!
Brad

 

[paxtoysoldier]

Henry V (my favorite Shakespeare play) is chock full of great quotes, most of them about war.
Brannaugh's version is my favorite rendition of the play (Olivier's was great and I've seen a few good stage productions but Brannaugh's was so stirring I was ready to fight with Brian Blessed (who is always fun to see in any part) and the others in the band of brothers).
I was young when I first saw the film, just after I first read the play fully so it made an Agincourt/100 yrs. War fan immediately!
Best WishesPaddy