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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.
Chimes at Midnight: Directed by Orson Welles. With Orson Welles, Jeanne Moreau, Margaret Rutherford, John Gielgud. When King Henry IV ascends to the throne, his heir, the Prince of Wales, is befriended by Sir John Falstaff, an old, overweight, fun-loving habitual liar.
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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.
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A film adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV and Henry V plays, starring Orson Welles as Falstaff. Critics praise Welles' vision and performance, but the film has mixed reviews and ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Orson Welles
- Orson Welles
- Alpine Films
Royalty in "Chimes at Midnight" is framed by vast cathedral vaults, with high windows casting diagonals of light. Welles uses dramatic camera angles, craning to look up at the trumpeters atop the battlements as Henry IV rides off to battle.
Jun 1, 2022 · Falstaff (Chimes at Midnight) (Spanish: Campanadas a medianoche) is a 1966 period comedy-drama film directed by and starring Orson Welles.
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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.
