Chimes at Midnight (1965)
A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare’s Lusty Age of FALSTAFF
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
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, War
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: December 22, 1965
Cast
- Orson Welles - Falstaff
- Keith Baxter - Prince Hal
- John Gielgud - Henry IV
- Jeanne Moreau - Doll Tearsheet
- Margaret Rutherford - Mistress Quickly
- Marina Vlady - Kate Percy
- Walter Chiari - Mr. Silence
- Michael Aldridge - Pistol
- Tony Beckley - Ned Poins
- Jeremy Rowe - Prince John
Screenplay
- Orson Welles (Screenplay)
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
- Raphael Holinshed (Novel)
Music: Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Cinematography: Edmond Richard
Editing: Elena Jaumandreu, Frederick Muller
Production: Internacional Films Espagnol, Alpine Productions, Peppercorn-Wormser Inc
Country: Spain, Switzerland, France
Language: English, Deutsch, Español
Budget: $800,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
double life, england, generations conflict, virtue, king henry iv, vice, black and white, 15th century
Trailer
Chimes at Midnight TrailerSimilar Movies
More Films by Director: Orson Welles
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.
- Who stars in Chimes at Midnight?
- Chimes at Midnight stars Orson Welles, Keith Baxter, John Gielgud, Jeanne Moreau, Margaret Rutherford, Marina Vlady.
- How long is Chimes at Midnight?
- Chimes at Midnight has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Chimes at Midnight?
- Chimes at Midnight is a Comedy, Drama, History, War film.
- What is the budget of Chimes at Midnight?
- Chimes at Midnight had a budget of $800,000.
- Where was Chimes at Midnight produced?
- Chimes at Midnight was produced in Spain, Switzerland, France.