The King

~All hail.

Overview

England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2019-10-11
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 140 min

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