Chimes at Midnight 1965
“A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare’s Lusty Age of FALSTAFF”
What is Chimes at Midnight?
Chimes at Midnight is a 1965 international co-production of Spain, France, and Switzerland directed and based on Shakespearean historical plays. The story follows King Henry IV as he faces rebellion after usurping the English throne, while his heir Prince Hal navigates a choice between his royal father and his low-class friend John Falstaff.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1965
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 22, 1965
- Studios
- Internacional Films Espagnol, Alpine Productions, Peppercorn-Wormser Inc
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, History, War
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Overview
Chimes at Midnight is a 1965 international co-production of Spain, France, and Switzerland directed and based on Shakespearean historical plays. The story follows King Henry IV as he faces rebellion after usurping the English throne, while his heir Prince Hal navigates a choice between his royal father and his low-class friend John Falstaff.
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-five minutes and spans the genres of comedy, drama, history, and war. It captures a lusty age through the performances of a distinguished company bringing Shakespeare's material to the screen.
Should you watch it?
“Prince Hal must choose between his real father on the English throne and his friend Falstaff.”
- It features a distinguished company bringing Shakespeare's age of Falstaff to life.
- It explores the dramatic conflict between royal duty and personal loyalty.
- It is based on adaptations of Shakespeare's historical plays.
- It is a historical drama and comedy that may not appeal to viewers uninterested in Shakespearean adaptations.
Watch it if you enjoy classic Shakespearean film adaptations detailing English royal history and the War of the Roses.
The film runs for one hour and fifty-five minutes, offering a dramatic and comedic tone suitable for fans of historical cinema.
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Where to stream Chimes at Midnight?
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Whether it is worth watching?
Yes, it features a distinguished company breathing life into Shakespeare's historical age.
What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-five minutes.
What historical events are covered?
The film covers the usurpation of the English throne by Henry IV and the factious War of the Roses.
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