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Chimes at Midnight (Spanish: Campanadas a medianoche, released in most of Europe as Falstaff) is a 1966 period comedy-drama film written, directed by and starring Orson Welles.
- $800,000
A 1965 film that combines Shakespeare's Henry IV and Henry V plays, with Orson Welles as Falstaff, the loyal but foolish friend of Prince Hal. The film explores the themes of friendship, betrayal, and the passage of time through Falstaff's eyes and words.
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Jun 4, 2006 · 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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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
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A film adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV" and "Henry V" plays, focusing on the character of Sir John Falstaff, a friend and mentor of Prince Hal. The film follows Falstaff's adventures, misadventures, and relationship with Hal as he grows into King Henry V.
Aug 30, 2016 · The crowning achievement of Orson Welles’s extraordinary film career, Chimes at Midnight was the culmination of the filmmaker’s lifelong obsession with Shakespeare’s ultimate rapscallion, Sir John Falstaff.
