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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 gritty and unorthodox adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV and Henry V plays, starring Orson Welles as the tragic and comic Sir John Falstaff. The film features a stellar cast, a poetic and philosophical script, and a stunning battle sequence.
- John Falstaff
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.
Chimes at Midnight. List. 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...
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- Orson Welles
- Orson Welles
- Alpine Films
Jun 16, 2020 · Chimes At Midnight (1965) by. Orson Welles. Publication date. 1965. Topics. Orson Welles, cinema, film, movie. Language. English.
Brief Synopsis. An aging knight uses his wits to survive in war and peace. Cast & Crew. Read More. Orson Welles. Director. Orson Welles. Sir John [Jack] Falstaff. Jeanne Moreau. Doll Tearsheet. Margaret Rutherford. Hostess Quickly. John Gielgud. King Henry IV. Keith Baxter. Prince Hal, later King Henry V. Photos & Videos. View All.
