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The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 (2016): Cast

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The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 is a 2016 film directed by Dominic Cooke, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott and Anton Lesser. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 (2016) movie poster
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Director
Dominic Cooke
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 About?

The premise of The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 without spoilers.

After his triumph in France, King Henry returns to England with his new wife, the ambitious and domineering Margaret of Anjou. The self‑satisfied Earl of Suffolk schemes to control them and bolster Lancastrian power. Meanwhile the rivalry between the Houses of York and Lancaster intensifies, with plots and competing claims for the English throne emerging on both sides.

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Cast & crew

The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch leads the cast, with Andrew Scott and Anton Lesser. Directed by Dominic Cooke; 24 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Dominic Cooke

More films directed by Dominic Cooke, best-rated first: The Courier, On Chesil Beach, National Theatre Live: The Corn Is Green and National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors.

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The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2?

The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who directed The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2?

The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 was directed by Dominic Cooke.

More films by Dominic Cooke

Who is in the cast of The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2?

The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott and Anton Lesser, among 24 credited actors.

Does The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hollow Crown: Henry VI - Part 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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