Chimes at Midnight(1965)
“A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare’s Lusty Age of FALSTAFF”
Overview
Henry IV usurps the English throne, sets in motion the factious War of the Roses and now faces a rebellion led by Northumberland scion Hotspur. Henry's heir, Prince Hal, is a ne'er-do-well carouser who drinks and causes mischief with his low-class friends, especially his rotund father figure, John Falstaff. To redeem his title, Hal may have to choose between allegiance to his real father and loyalty to his friend.
Director
Orson Welles
Studio
Internacional Films Espagnol
Budget
$800K
Cast
Orson Welles
as Falstaff
Keith Baxter
as Prince Hal
John Gielgud
as Henry IV
Jeanne Moreau
as Doll Tearsheet
Margaret Rutherford
as Mistress Quickly
Marina Vlady
as Kate Percy
Walter Chiari
as Mr. Silence
Michael Aldridge
as Pistol
Tony Beckley
as Ned Poins
Jeremy Rowe
as Prince John
Norman Rodway
as Henry 'Hotspur' Percy
Alan Webb
as Justice Shallow
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1965
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$800K
Production Companies
Internacional Films Espagnol • Alpine Productions • Peppercorn-Wormser Inc
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Where can I watch Chimes at Midnight?▼
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What is Chimes at Midnight about?▼
Henry IV usurps the English throne, sets in motion the factious War of the Roses and now faces a rebellion led by Northumberland scion Hotspur. Henry's heir, Prince Hal, is a ne'er-do-well carouser who drinks and causes mischief with his low-class friends, especially his rotund father figure, John Falstaff. To redeem his title, Hal may have to choose between allegiance to his real father and loyalty to his friend.
Who directed Chimes at Midnight?▼
Chimes at Midnight was directed by Orson Welles and released in 1965. It is a comedy, drama, history, war film.
How long is Chimes at Midnight?▼
Chimes at Midnight has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in Chimes at Midnight?▼
The cast of Chimes at Midnight includes Orson Welles as Falstaff, Keith Baxter as Prince Hal, John Gielgud as Henry IV, Jeanne Moreau as Doll Tearsheet, Margaret Rutherford as Mistress Quickly and more.
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