Shakespeare in Performance: Film
Signs of War (1960, Michael Hayes)
| Title | Signs of War |
|---|---|
| Year | 1960 |
| Release Locations | GB |
| Director | Michael Hayes |
| Medium | Black & white video |
| Length | 1 hrs, 1 mins |
| Languages | English |
| Audience | general public |
| Play Connections | Henry V (teleplay) |
| Series | An Age of Kings |
Description
Based on Acts 1-3 of King Henry the Fifth. The seventh installment in An Age of Kings (see also numbers 156-9, 179, 185, 188, 190-2, 485-6, and 505-6). This was one of the more expensive segments with total costs amounting to £3,993 and a huge cast of 46 actors. For more background on the series, see The Hollow Crown (485), which is based on Richard II and which is therefore the first episode in the series
Description from Shakespeare on Screen : an International Filmography and Videography by Kenneth S. Rothwell and Annabelle Henkin Melzer. ©1990 Kenneth S. Rothwell. Cited by permission. — Added 2008-11-14
Cast Overview
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Director | Michael Hayes |
|---|---|
| Producer | Peter Dews |
| Composer | Arthur Bliss |
| Composer | Christopher Whelen |
| Adaptor/Translator | Eric Crozier |
| Conductor | Lionel Salter |
| Production | Stanley Morris |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell