Chimes at Midnight
"A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare’s Lusty Age of FALSTAFF"
Originally released in 1965. Chimes at Midnight is a comedy/drama film. directed by Orson Welles.
Starring Orson Welles, Keith Baxter, and John Gielgud
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (236 votes)
Budget
$800K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Spain
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $800,000
Production Companies
- Internacional Films Espagnol
- Alpine Productions
- Peppercorn-Wormser Inc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chimes at Midnight about?
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 directed Chimes at Midnight?
Chimes at Midnight was directed by Orson Welles.
How long is Chimes at Midnight?
Chimes at Midnight has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Chimes at Midnight released?
Chimes at Midnight was released on December 22, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chimes at Midnight?
The main cast of Chimes at Midnight includes Orson Welles, Keith Baxter, John Gielgud, Jeanne Moreau, Margaret Rutherford.
Is Chimes at Midnight worth watching?
Chimes at Midnight has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 236 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.