1989 Henry V In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France. Credits Director Kenneth Branagh Producers Bruce Sharman , Stephen Evans Writer Kenneth Branagh Cinematographer Kenneth MacMillan Composer Patrick Doyle Cast Kenneth Branagh , Derek Jacobi , Brian Blessed , James Larkin , Paul Scofield , Emma Thompson , Judi Dench , Simon Shepherd , James Simmons , Charles Kay Studios BBC Film , Renaissance Films , Curzon Film Distributors Genres Drama History War Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax