Henry V (1989)

by Linda Kay

Directed by: Kenneth Branagh

Synopsis: Cinematic adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play about the popular King of England and his attempt to conquer France in 1415.

Kitty Cameo: In a scene which takes place at a tavern, Lieutenant Bardolph (Richard Briers) joins Corporal Nym (Geoffrey Hutchings) at a table. A tabby and white cat is busy eating chicken off Bardolph’s plate.

Henry V - tabby and white cat eating on table with Bardolph Richard Briers and Nym Geoffrey Hutchings

Bardolph shooes away the cat and moments later throws the contents of his cup after the complaining, mewing animal as well (not seen on screen again).

Henry V - tabby and white cat being chased off table by Bardolph Richard Briers with Nym Geoffrey Hutchings
Henry V - tabby and white cat being chased off table by Bardolph Richard Briers with Nym Geoffrey Hutchings animated gif

Final Mewsings: In Bardolph’s mind: “The cat doth protest too much, methinks.”

Many thanks to RobG for letting us know about the cat in this film.

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