Henry VI, part II

DVD 2000

Presents the second of Shakespeare's historical trilogy, covering the early years of the Wars of the Roses. After marrying Margaret of Anjou, Henry is dominated by her and by the Duke of Suffolk, who plot the overthrow of the Lord Protector, the Duke of Gloucester. Meanwhile, Henry's army is defeated by Richard Plantagenet at St. Albans.

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1 videodisc (212 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
polychrome
digital
optical
video file
DVD video

Target Audience Note:

Canadian Home Video Rating: Not rated
Young adult / Adult

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Notes:

Originally broadcast on the BBC series The Shakespeare plays in 1982
"A BBC Television production in association with Time-Life Television." --End credits
Special features: Digitally remastered ; picture & sound enhanced ; PC/Mac downloadable scripts ; scene selection
Title music, Stephen Oliver ; incidental music, Dudley Simpson ; literary consultant, Dr. John Wilders
Peter Benson (King Henry VI), David Burke (Duke of Gloucester), Ron Cook (Third Messenger to King), David Daker (Reignier), Julia Foster (Margaret) ; and others
DVD ; System requirements for downloadable script: PC or Mac with Microsoft Word, DVD-ROM drive
Licensed for public performance

Control Number:

1903773

Other Authors:

Ambrose Video Publishing
Benson, Peter
British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service
Burke, David, 1934-
Cook, Ron
Daker, David
Foster, Julia
Howell, Jane
Miller, Jonathan, 1934-2019
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Henry VI. Part 2
Time-Life Television

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