*Some history, 'tonight' TCM
12:45 AM -- Henry V (1944)
2h 16m | Drama | TV-PG
Shakespeare's tale of the warrior king who learns the meaning of heroism during a daring invasion of France.
Director: Laurence Olivier
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton, Renee Asherson
Winner of an Honorary Oscar Award for Laurence Olivier for his outstanding achievement as actor, producer and director in bringing 'Henry V' to the screen.
Nominee for Oscars for Best Actor in a Leading Role -- Laurence Olivier, Best Art Direction-Interior Decoration, Color -- Paul Sheriff and Carmen Dillon, Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture -- William Walton, and Best Picture
Part of the reason Ireland was chosen as a location was that it was a neutral power during World War II, thus outdoor shooting would not be disturbed by aerial warfare. However, there was one day during which the imaginary war had to be put on hold as an R.A.F. squadron flew overhead on their way to battle.
