Chimes at Midnight
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare’s Lusty Age of FALSTAFF”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, History, War
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Orson WellesFalstaff
Keith BaxterPrince Hal
John GielgudHenry IV
Jeanne MoreauDoll Tearsheet
Margaret RutherfordMistress Quickly
Marina VladyKate Percy
Walter ChiariMr. Silence
Michael AldridgePistol
Tony BeckleyNed PoinsJ
Jeremy RowePrince John🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was Chimes at Midnight released?
- Chimes at Midnight was released on December 22, 1965.
- How long is Chimes at Midnight?
- Chimes at Midnight has a runtime of 1h 55m.
- Where can I track Chimes at Midnight?
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