Chimes at Midnight (1967)

  • NR
  • 03/17/1967 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama, History, War
  • 1h 55m

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.

Orson Welles

Director, Screenplay

Raphael Holinshed

Novel

Cast

Orson Welles's headshot

Orson Welles

Falstaff
Keith Baxter's headshot

Keith Baxter

Prince Hal
John Gielgud's headshot

John Gielgud

Henry IV
Jeanne Moreau's headshot

Jeanne Moreau

Doll Tearsheet
Margaret Rutherford's headshot

Margaret Rutherford

Mistress Quickly
Marina Vlady's headshot

Marina Vlady

Kate Percy
Walter Chiari's headshot

Walter Chiari

Mr. Silence
Michael Aldridge's headshot

Michael Aldridge

Pistol

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