The look Henry gives the conspirators when he says: "Read them, and know, I know your worthiness." Scorn. Then followed by the menace of 'Why how now, gentlemen? What see you in those papers, that you lose so much complexion?" Cold. Shakespeare could wrote so well and Branagh delivers the lines so well.
It was also about their hypocrisy regarding one of the men at arms whom they lamented the king’s lenient treatment towards when they’re own treacherous act of betrayal was far worse, and once revealed begs for mercy..!!
When your best friend and closest advisor betrays you...never again will you ever trust another person so completely. The slap was a personal reprisal by Lord Beaufort for he knew, as loyal as HE was, Henry would never again trust a man so completely, be he deserving or not.
The Southampton Plot of 1415 was a conspiracy to replace King Henry V with Edmund Mortimer, 5th Earl of March. The play recounts the exposing of the plot and the trap Henry set for the conspirators who were paid to betray and usurp the king. Scrope’s role in the plot was a particular surprise because he was one of the King’s best friends and royal confidante. To this day, some historians believe he insinuated himself in the plot in order to expose it and protect Henry.
@@stonegarden5251 When I took courses on Shakespeare in college, we were watching this. The professor told us of a "theory" that the reason that Exeter slapped Scroop was because he and Harry had an intimate relationship...so it was more than treasonous betrayal, but emotional as well.
How I feel myself in the portrayal of Brian Blessed. How I would have torn through such traitors for such a King. Brian is seen just barely able to restrain killing these fallen "men."
5:48 The open hand slap was reserved for nobles and major authority figures. Commonly the back-hand slap was used, much like the Romans did, and forms the basis of Jesus' saying, upon receiving a back-hand slap, one must "turn the other cheek," for that would be the striker's acknowledgement of the victim having value.
It's interesting coming to this scene after watching Henry IV Part 2. Would Henry V have shown such mercy to the drunk fellow who spoke ill of him if he, as young prince Hal, hadn't been amongst drunkards in his youth? He knows men can say ridiculous things when they've a few drinks in them that they regret the next day. Had Hal have been a pious prince then that imprisoned guy may well have got the chop. Also, might his anger at the traitors be a kind of projection? He betrayed his pal John Falstaff (though that was the wise thing to do) and feels immense guilt which he can't show or acknowledge. His angry words to Massam are almost what he feels about himself.
What actually happened to these three traitorous noblemen? The King mentioned towards the end of this clip that he hopes they would have the 'patience to endure' their death sentences. Sounds like they suffered worse than a simple beheading. Were they hanged, drawn, and quartered?
If they are lucky. The customary penalty was known simply as "The horrors." I will spare the gory details, as they can be easily found on Wikipedia, but they would have suffered considerably before they were finally killed.
@@harrisonmcarthur7816 That's the one. Their heads would be cut off as well. Traditionally after the hanging, and removal of their insides, but before the quartering.
Could they only get one actor, Blessed, that actually looks like he could go to battle? These are meant to be fighting men who ride in full armour with sword and shield, not serve coffee in Starbucks
Fun fact: Richard Earl of Cambridge had an arguably superior claim to the throne over Henry. It may seem quite strange, I really want that Tunic (for want of a better term) Henry V is wearing.
This NATO, this EU are but a momentary bout of reason. Lest we forget that history teaches us that England desires to subjugate France and France wish to conquer England. They dream of boodshed not flowers. They dream of battle cries and not of gay songs. Today is but a brief escape,
Cheap movie, from a nonsense play... but the movie is worth gold. I xcellent adaptarion, incredible actors’ performances... and sadly the best movie from Kenny. One is better than none
High Treason is one thing, incurring the wrath of Brian Blessed...oh dear.
Seriously. Like, “can you draw and quarter me instead, please?”
Brian Blessed in beast mode.
I learned recently he brought his own set of armor to the set....
The look Henry gives the conspirators when he says:
"Read them, and know, I know your worthiness." Scorn.
Then followed by the menace of 'Why how now, gentlemen?
What see you in those papers, that you lose so much complexion?" Cold.
Shakespeare could wrote so well and Branagh delivers the lines so well.
It was also about their hypocrisy regarding one of the men at arms whom they lamented the king’s lenient treatment towards when they’re own treacherous act of betrayal was far worse, and once revealed begs for mercy..!!
You can see why any actor worth their salt craves to do Shakespear .
Brian Blessed is absolutely just IT! Such talent! I would go to war with My Uncle of Exeter behind me. Amazing.
He apparently is a weekend warrior,literally! He is a passionate historical reenactor as well as a brilliant actor. :)
My 15th great grandfather was Sir Thomas Grey (one of the conspirators). Beheaded at North Gate of Southampton 2 August 1415.
He was my 15th great grandfather too.
@@Enfield-1853 ....Y mio tambien....
And now your king is a traitor to England himself.
@@mileslong3904 And you a fool and liar! God forebear you pay your trothe for this crime!
And my axe!
That slap that Exeter gave Scroop still scares. Totally vicious & well-deserved.
When your best friend and closest advisor betrays you...never again will you ever trust another person so completely. The slap was a personal reprisal by Lord Beaufort for he knew, as loyal as HE was, Henry would never again trust a man so completely, be he deserving or not.
Stone Garden Hi, how they become traitors? Sorry not much good at english thats why i can’t understand.
The Southampton Plot of 1415 was a conspiracy to replace King Henry V with Edmund Mortimer, 5th Earl of March. The play recounts the exposing of the plot and the trap Henry set for the conspirators who were paid to betray and usurp the king. Scrope’s role in the plot was a particular surprise because he was one of the King’s best friends and royal confidante. To this day, some historians believe he insinuated himself in the plot in order to expose it and protect Henry.
@@stonegarden5251 When I took courses on Shakespeare in college, we were watching this. The professor told us of a "theory" that the reason that Exeter slapped Scroop was because he and Harry had an intimate relationship...so it was more than treasonous betrayal, but emotional as well.
@@LadyGambit33 no. Just fucking no. I'll slap that idiot you had for a teacher the same way Exeter did to Scrope.
The locking of that door was the first clue Something Serious was about to go down.
And at 1:56 when Exeter puts his hand on the hilt of his sword. He knows what's up.
Now youse cant leave ...
They need to bring this movie back to streaming somewhere.
Brian Blessed-Force of Nature
I wrote a paper on the Cambridge Five and used the presentation of this scene as a preface
What an amazing play . So proud to be English
Brilliant, never get tired of watching it.
so much better than the 2019 version
Talented script writer.
Yes, I hope he writes some more stories.
If only traitors were treated thus today!
There would be peace in our nation
Hear hear.
@David Byers instead they're treated better than the president
@@jerichamesclammay3107 lock him up.
I can think of 535 right off hand
I would be cowed unto death just by the jutt of Brian Blessed's beard.
The Scrope family are still around, still in Masham.... but not Lords any more
One of my favorite movies.
Can we just give Sir Thomas Erpingham some props for just how FAST he pulled Henry back when Scrope lunged at him?
How I feel myself in the portrayal of Brian Blessed. How I would have torn through such traitors for such a King. Brian is seen just barely able to restrain killing these fallen "men."
A brilliant film
It always fills me with a sense of shame as a proud north east citizen to hear the word Northumberland in the list of traitors .
5:48 The open hand slap was reserved for nobles and major authority figures. Commonly the back-hand slap was used, much like the Romans did, and forms the basis of Jesus' saying, upon receiving a back-hand slap, one must "turn the other cheek," for that would be the striker's acknowledgement of the victim having value.
I love this movie. iTunes is stupid not to have it in the store.
5:47 I'm not entirely convinced that slap was scripted. It appears too real.
When Brian Blessed slaps you, you stay slapped. And that glare... Jesus!
They had to write that in ex post facto.
I have read that it was not scripted. The tears coming from the actor are real.
"Why, how now, gentlemen ..." that line gets me every time.
Betrayal is the worst of all.
"Like little body with mighty heart...."
What an excellent scene...
Wow. This great movie 🎥
Even though I favored Olivier’s version….. I still think Branagh’s is a stand out,this is one of my favorite scenes from it…
Olivier mentored Jacobi mentored Branagh mentored Hiddleston. Quite the noble lineage!
Awesome
That, ought to hold 'em !
It's interesting coming to this scene after watching Henry IV Part 2. Would Henry V have shown such mercy to the drunk fellow who spoke ill of him if he, as young prince Hal, hadn't been amongst drunkards in his youth? He knows men can say ridiculous things when they've a few drinks in them that they regret the next day. Had Hal have been a pious prince then that imprisoned guy may well have got the chop.
Also, might his anger at the traitors be a kind of projection? He betrayed his pal John Falstaff (though that was the wise thing to do) and feels immense guilt which he can't show or acknowledge. His angry words to Massam are almost what he feels about himself.
Daddy loves froggy. Does froggy love daddy? Ribbit.
5:16 - Fun Fact: this scene was filmed in Brian Blessed's garage. No set decoration was required.
Pale policy is the worst.
All betrayals should be unmasked in such a way. I've known many traitors to my own love and trust in them.....(bit shakespearian that😊)
military justice - both swift and sure
What actually happened to these three traitorous noblemen? The King mentioned towards the end of this clip that he hopes they would have the 'patience to endure' their death sentences. Sounds like they suffered worse than a simple beheading. Were they hanged, drawn, and quartered?
Southampton Plot
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southampton_Plot
Grey was beheaded on 2 August and the two peers on 5 August, both in front of the Bargate. Satisfied, Henry sailed for France on 11 August 1415.
I know language changes but how does security become careless you’d think the opposite
"Security" in the sense of feeling too safe and therefore not taking enough precaution.
"This revolt of thine, me thinks, is like another fall of man." There's no way William Shakespeare wrote that. No way.
It’s a guess but pretty sure those three guys have a date with a block and ax.
If they are lucky. The customary penalty was known simply as "The horrors." I will spare the gory details, as they can be easily found on Wikipedia, but they would have suffered considerably before they were finally killed.
@@cdrematt Hung drawn and quartered?
@@harrisonmcarthur7816 That's the one. Their heads would be cut off as well. Traditionally after the hanging, and removal of their insides, but before the quartering.
@@cdrematt sounds like a lovely way to go. Didn't William Wallace die that way as well?
@@harrisonmcarthur7816 Yes, he did. It was portrayed in "Braveheart." Actually quite close to accurately as well
Add to the traitors list Prince Henry.
Could they only get one actor, Blessed, that actually looks like he could go to battle? These are meant to be fighting men who ride in full armour with sword and shield, not serve coffee in Starbucks
Little known fact: Brian Blessed's direct ancestor actually defeated the French at Agincourt all by himself.
How they become traitors? Thanks
French gold, that's how
"I arrest thee of High Treason.!" I wonder if Mr Smith said that? I can only hope that he gave a good slap as well.
I've always wondered if the "man" who railed against him was Falstaff.
Falstaff was dead by that time.
Falstaff was a jerk. I don't know why so many love him.
Clare Balding sans merci
Fun fact: Richard Earl of Cambridge had an arguably superior claim to the throne over Henry.
It may seem quite strange, I really want that Tunic (for want of a better term) Henry V is wearing.
It's called a tabard.
@@johnbull1568 I thought that was worn over the top of maille or somesuch. Having said that, it's as good as anything else to call it.
Harry and Megan should see this..
Nonsense. Silly child...
@@williamjackson5942 😂🤣😂🤣 Im 60 and far from being a child you tosser!🤡💩
Not a patch on Oliver, no gravitas, no style, no charisma!
Olivier's voice is way too high, it's weird.
jack black was fierce back in the day
This NATO, this EU are but a momentary bout of reason. Lest we forget that history teaches us that England desires to subjugate France and France wish to conquer England. They dream of boodshed not flowers. They dream of battle cries and not of gay songs. Today is but a brief escape,
Cheap movie, from a nonsense play... but the movie is worth gold.
I xcellent adaptarion, incredible actors’ performances... and sadly the best movie from Kenny.
One is better than none
Ever see "Much Ado About Nothing"? It's just as great, IMO.
Terrible writing.