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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.
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
Isa B Falstaff (Chimes at Midnight) is on a shortlist of greatest films ever made. It is the greatest Shakespearean adaptation in existence. The poor dubbing even somehow adds to the film's greatness.
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- Orson Welles
- Orson Welles
- Alpine Films
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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Jun 4, 2006 · Orson Welles stars as Shakespeare's rogue in this film that covers the two "Henry IV" plays and the death of Falstaff in "Henry V". Ebert praises Welles' direction, performance and use of Shakespeare's text in this masterpiece that has been neglected for decades.
Chimes at Midnight is 7713 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The movie has moved up the charts by 3524 places since yesterday. In the United States, it is currently more popular than Dead Man Walking but less popular than Get a Job.
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Jan 4, 2016 · Features. The Ragged Charm and Undeniable Greatness of “Chimes At Midnight”. Glenn Kenny. January 4, 2016. 6 min read. In the late fall of last year, I had the privilege to review Jacques Rivette ’s early ‘70s marathon motion picture “Out 1: Spectre” for the New York Times. Because of the one-time scarcity of materials and ...
