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Chimes at Midnight

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Orson Welles · 1965 · Spain, Switzerland, France

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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.

Director
Orson Welles
Year
1965
Country
Spain, Switzerland, France
Runtime
115 min
Genre
Comedy, Drama, History, War
Original language
English

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