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Chimes at Midnight (1965)

Movie ★ 7.2 115 min

Comedy Drama History War

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

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Quick facts

Released
December 22, 1965
Runtime
115 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$800,000
IMDb
tt0059012
Studio
Internacional Films Espagnol, Alpine Productions, Peppercorn-Wormser Inc

Themes

Cast

Orson Welles Orson Welles Falstaff Keith Baxter Keith Baxter Prince Hal John Gielgud John Gielgud Henry IV Jeanne Moreau Jeanne Moreau Doll Tearsheet Margaret Rutherford Margaret Rutherford Mistress Quickly Marina Vlady Marina Vlady Kate Percy Walter Chiari Walter Chiari Mr. Silence Michael Aldridge Michael Aldridge Pistol Tony Beckley Tony Beckley Ned Poins Jeremy Rowe Prince John Norman Rodway Norman Rodway Henry 'Hotspur' Percy Alan Webb Alan Webb Justice Shallow Fernando Rey Fernando Rey Worcester José Nieto José Nieto Northumberland Andrew Faulds Andrew Faulds Westmoreland Luis de Tejada Patrick Bedford Patrick Bedford Bardolph (as Paddy Bedford) Ralph Richardson Ralph Richardson Narrator (voice)

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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.
When was Chimes at Midnight released?
Chimes at Midnight is a 1965 comedy, drama, history, war film.
Where can I watch Chimes at Midnight?
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