Chimes at Midnight (1965)

Name: Chimes at Midnight
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, War
Released: 1965
Duration: 115 min
Cast: Orson Welles, Keith Baxter, John Gielgud, Jeanne Moreau, Margaret Rutherford

1h 55m Spain, Switzerland, France

Comedy Drama History War

Plot

After seizing the English crown, Henry IV ignites the tumultuous War of the Roses and confronts a revolt spearheaded by Hotspur, the fiery heir of Northumberland. Meanwhile, Prince Hal, the wayward son, indulges in revelry and mischief alongside his rowdy companions, particularly the lovable rogue John Falstaff. As tensions mount, Hal must navigate a pivotal decision: uphold his duty to his biological father or remain loyal to his beloved friend.

Cast

Orson Welles Keith Baxter John Gielgud Jeanne Moreau Margaret Rutherford Marina Vlady Walter Chiari Michael Aldridge Tony Beckley Jeremy Rowe Norman Rodway Alan Webb Fernando Rey José Nieto Andrew Faulds