Chimes at Midnight

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
Cast: Orson Welles , Keith Baxter , John Gielgud , Jeanne Moreau , Margaret Rutherford , Marina Vlady , Walter Chiari , Michael Aldridge , Tony Beckley , Jeremy Rowe

Genres: Comedy , Drama , History , War

Release date: 1965-12-22

Rating: 7.2

Runtime: 115minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Internacional Films Espagnol , Alpine Productions , Peppercorn-Wormser Inc

Reviews:

  • Jesus Blair
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Eleanor Trujillo
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Estella Ayers
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Everest Cannon
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Anais Hunt
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5