Shakespeare in Performance: Film
The Band of Brothers (1960, Michael Hayes)
| Title | The Band of Brothers |
|---|---|
| Year | 1960 |
| Release Locations | GB |
| Director | Michael Hayes |
| Medium | Black & white video |
| Length | 57 mins |
| Languages | English |
| Audience | general public |
| Play Connections | Henry V (teleplay) |
| Series | An Age of Kings |
Description
Based on Acts 4-5 of King Henry the Fifth. The eighth installment in An Age of Kings (see also numbers 156-9, 178, 185, 188, 190-2, 485-6, and 505-6). This segment cost £3,950 and required the services of 28 male actors, 3 women and 16 extras. For additional background information 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