Chimes at Midnight

1965 | B/N | 119:00

An adaptation of various Shakespeare plays: including both Henry IV versions as well as Richard II, Henry V and The Merry Wives of Windsor. Usually a comic supporting figure, Falstaff—the loyal and often intoxicated friend of King Henry IV’s wayward son Prince Hal—here becomes the focus. Set in the 13th century England, there is a struggle for the throne after King Henry IV’s death and Prince Hal is immersed in a world of parties, influenced by Falstaff.

Direction: Welles; Orson
Script: Welles; Orson, basado en un libro de Raphael Holinshed
Production: Saltzman; Harry, Piedra; Emiliano, Escolano; Ángel
Photography: Richard; Edmond
Sound: Parasheles; Peter
Music: Francesco Lavagnino; Alberto
Cast:Baxter; Keith, Rutherford; Margaret, Gielgud; John, Rodway; Norman, Chiari; Walter, Aldridge; Michael, Beckley; Tony, Webb; Alan, Nieto; José, Welles; Orson, Rey; Fernando, Richardson; Ralph, Vlady; Marina, Moreau; Jeanne, Welles; Beatrice
Participation year at FICM: 2016

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