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Chimes at Midnight
🎬 Movie

Chimes at Midnight

1965 · 115 min Comedy Drama History War
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Orson Welles

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Falstaff

Keith Baxter

Keith Baxter

Prince Hal

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Henry IV

Jeanne Moreau

Jeanne Moreau

Doll Tearsheet

Margaret Rutherford

Margaret Rutherford

Mistress Quickly

Marina Vlady

Marina Vlady

Kate Percy

Walter Chiari

Walter Chiari

Mr. Silence

Michael Aldridge

Michael Aldridge

Pistol

Tony Beckley

Tony Beckley

Ned Poins

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Jeremy Rowe

Prince John

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