Chimes at Midnight

(1965)Directed by Orson Welles115 minComedy, Drama, History, War
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.

Orson Wellesas Falstaff
Keith Baxteras Prince Hal
John Gielgudas Henry IV
Jeanne Moreauas Doll Tearsheet
Margaret Rutherfordas Mistress Quickly
Marina Vladyas Kate Percy
Walter Chiarias Mr. Silence
Tony Beckleyas Ned Poins
Jeremy Roweas Prince John
Norman Rodwayas Henry 'Hotspur' Percy
Alan Webbas Justice Shallow
Fernando Reyas Worcester
José Nietoas Northumberland
Andrew Fauldsas Westmoreland
Luis de Tejada
Patrick Bedfordas Bardolph (as Paddy Bedford)
Ralph Richardsonas Narrator (voice)
Ingrid Pittas (uncredited)
Beatrice Wellesas Falstaff's Page