The Hollow Crown - 4-DVD Set ( The Hollow Crown: Series 1 ) ( The Hollow Crown: Series One )

The Hollow Crown - 4-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

$34.99

Original Title: The Hollow Crown: Series 1
Alternate Title: The Hollow Crown: Series One
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2.4 )

Running Time:
505 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Multi-DVD Set
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2012 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Richard Eyre
Rupert Goold

Written By:
William Shakespeare
Thea Sharrock

Actors:
Simon Russell Beale ..... Falstaff (3 episodes, 2012)
Tom Hiddleston ..... Prince Hal / ... (3 episodes, 2012)
Tom Georgeson ..... Bardolph (3 episodes, 2012)
James Laurenson ..... Westmoreland (3 episodes, 2012)
Julie Walters ..... Mistress Quickly (3 episodes, 2012)
Alun Armstrong ..... Northumberland (2 episodes, 2012)
Will Attenborough ..... Gloucester (2 episodes, 2012)
Conrad Asquith ..... Bracy (2 episodes, 2012)
Ian Conningham ..... Peto (2 episodes, 2012)
David Dawson ..... Poins (2 episodes, 2012)
Drew Dillon ..... Drawer (2 episodes, 2012)
Michelle Dockery ..... Kate Percy (2 episodes, 2012)
Henry Faber ..... Lancaster (2 episodes, 2012)
John Heffernan ..... Francis (2 episodes, 2012)
Jeremy Irons ..... Henry IV (2 episodes, 2012)
Paul Ritter ..... Pistol (2 episodes, 2012)
Maxine Peake ..... Doll Tearsheet (2 episodes, 2012)
Dominic Rowan ..... Coleville (2 episodes, 2012)
Matthew Tennyson ..... Clarence (2 episodes, 2012)
Andy Sanderson ..... Kings guard & soldier / ... (2 episodes, 2012)
Julian Seager ..... Hercules the Blacksmith (2 episodes, 2012)
Jimm Stark ..... Street Servant (2 episodes, 2012)

Synopsis:

This stunning adaptation tells the story of three Kings, Richard II, Henry IV & Henry V and their battle for survival. Shakespeare's epic yet intimate plays are filmed in the visually breathtaking landscape and architecture of the period. Superb performances by Ben Whishaw, Tom Hiddleston & Jeremy Irons are not to be missed. These rich films are woven with the some of Shakespeare's finest poetry.
Season 1
Richard II
S1, Ep1 Jun. 30, 2012
Henry IV, Part 1
S1, Ep2 2012
Henry IV, Part 2
S1, Ep3 2012
Henry V
S1, Ep4 Jul. 21, 2012

A collection of four BBC adaptations of Shakespeare's History Plays - Richard II, Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V. Beginning in the year 1399, the plays deal with events effecting the monarchy during a 16 year period, where the ruling orders of Richard II (Ben Whishaw), Henry IV (Jeremy Irons) and Henry IV (Tom Hiddleston) find themselves beset by rebellion, greed and war. Other members of the cast include Rory Kinnear, Simon Russell Beale, Julie Walters and Lindsay Duncan.
Season 1
Richard II
S1, Ep1 Jun. 30, 2012
Fey,vain and foolish,young Richard initiates his downfall by banishing Henry Bolingbroke and the Earl of Mowbray as a resolution to their feud and then confiscating the lands of his uncle,Bolingbroke's father John of Gaunt,on John's death,to pay for a war in Ireland which he loses. This angers many courtiers including the Duke of York,who welcome Bolingbroke back to England,where he executes Richard's flatterers. The king himself is soon taken prisoner and murdered in his cell. Bolingbroke,now proclaiming himself Henry IV,vows a pilgrimage to atone for his part in the...

Henry IV, Part 1
S1, Ep2 2012
1403:- Henry IV finds himself facing uprisings from the Welsh chieftain Owen Glendower and impetuous young Harry Hotspur,son of the Duke of Northumberland,angry with the king for not paying Glendower ransom for his brother-in-law Mortimer. Another trial for Henry is the fact that his son,Prince Hal,keeps company with the older,reprobate drunkard Sir John Falstaff. Though the prince is his friend he is not above playing cruel jests on Falstaff,robbing him in disguise and returning his money after Falstaff has given an exaggerated account of his bravery in the hold-up. ...

Henry IV, Part 2
S1, Ep3 2012
As Northumberland swears revenge for his son's death and gathers his allies to fight the ailing king,the Lord Chief Justice,having rebuked Falstaff for being a bad influence on Hal,charges him to recruit an army on Henry's behalf. After brawling with the truculent Pistol Falstaff prepares to leave his lover, Doll Tearsheet,criticizing Hal to her,unaware that the prince is eaves-dropping. Falstaff assembles a motley crew from Justice Shallow but Henry's cousin Westmoreland arrests the rebel leaders after duping them into a truce. Hal,assuming his father is dead,dons ...

Henry V
S1, Ep4 Jul. 21, 2012
Hal is now a responsible monarch as Henry V,his rejection of Falstaff hastening the latter's death. Told by courtiers that,through Edward III,he has a claim to the French throne he makes overtures to the Dauphin but is sent a humiliating present of tennis balls. He prepares an expeditionary force to cross the Channel and take the throne,capturing the town of Harfleur during a surprise nocturnal raid following an inspirational speech. Though merciful to its inhabitants Henry allows soldier Bardolph to be hung for looting. After another truce is turned down by the Fench...

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.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 25 October, 2012.

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