Chimes at Midnight(1965)
A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare’s Lusty Age of FALSTAFF
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.
Movie: Chimes at Midnight
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Falstaff
Prince Hal
Henry IV
Doll Tearsheet
Mistress Quickly
Kate Percy
Mr. Silence
Pistol
Ned Poins
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