Orson Welles
Falstaff
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A 1966 film by Orson Welles based on Shakespeare's Falstaff character and his relationship with Prince Hal and King Henry IV. The film combines text from five plays and features Welles, Jeanne Moreau, John Gielgud, and others.
A 1965 adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV and Henry V plays, starring Orson Welles as Sir John Falstaff, a rogue and companion to Prince Hal. The film is considered Welles' favorite and a masterpiece of cinematic art.
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- Comedy, Drama, History
- Orson Welles
- 1967-03-17
A film adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV and Henry V plays, starring Orson Welles as the comic and tragic Sir John Falstaff. Learn about the film's production, cast, themes, and legacy in this Criterion Collection page.
- John Falstaff
- 2 min
Orson Welles plays Shakespeare's fat and funny rogue in this film that covers the two "Henry IV" plays and the death of Falstaff in "Henry V". The film features stunning visuals, a chaotic battle scene, and a rich voice-over by Welles as Falstaff.
Henry IV (John Gielgud) usurps the English throne, sets in motion the factious War of the Roses and now faces a rebellion led by Northumberland scion Hotspur (Norman Rodway).
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- Orson Welles
- Orson Welles
- Alpine Films
Chimes at Midnight. Prince Hal becomes King Henry V and rejects his old friend, Falstaff. 518 IMDb 7.6 1 h 56 min 1967. X-Ray 13+. Drama · International · Coarse · Sad. Subscribe to Max for $9.99/month, rent, or buy. Watch with Max. Start your subscription. Rent. HD $3.59. Buy. HD $14.99. More purchase. options.
Jan 8, 2016 · It’s early in the year, but it’s already the year of “Chimes at Midnight,” Orson Welles’s mighty adaptation, from 1965, of Shakespeare’s plays featuring the colossal character of Falstaff.
