
Chimes at Midnight
1965, History/Drama, 1h 55m
51 Reviews 1,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
A classic story adapted by a filmmaker near his creative peak, Chimes at Midnight unites Welles and Shakespeare - and powerfully distills the best of both. Read critic reviews
You might also like

Diary of a Country Priest

Salaam Bombay!

Grand Hotel

Au Revoir, les enfants

3 Women
Where to watch
Chimes at Midnight Photos
Movie Info
Henry IV (John Gielgud) usurps the English throne, sets in motion the factious War of the Roses and now faces a rebellion led by Northumberland scion Hotspur (Norman Rodway). Henry's heir, Prince Hal (Keith Baxter), is a ne'er-do-well carouser who drinks and causes mischief with his low-class friends, especially his rotund father figure, John Falstaff (Orson Welles). To redeem his title, Hal may have to choose between allegiance to his real father and loyalty to his friend.
Cast & Crew
Orson Welles
Falstaff
Falstaff
Jeanne Moreau
Doll Tearsheet
Doll Tearsheet
John Gielgud
Henry IV
Henry IV
Margaret Rutherford
Mistress Quickly
Mistress Quickly
Marina Vlady
Kate Percy
Kate Percy
Keith Baxter
Prince Hal
Prince Hal
Critic Reviews for Chimes at Midnight
Audience Reviews for Chimes at Midnight
-
Jan 02, 2017Welles is obviously a great Falstaff but not in the ways you'd expect. His bold performance consistently defies conventional takes on the character.Alec B Super Reviewer
-
Jun 10, 2015Perhaps I was not in the mood to take in one of Shakespeare's lesser regarded works but I completely did not enjoy this Welles' masterpiece.John B Super Reviewer
-
Feb 12, 2011Visually stupendous exercise from Orson Welles that should be at the front line of Great Movies next to his other masterpieces. I'm not a huge Shakespeare fan, and I found this laugh out loud hilarious at some times and emotionally resonate at others. 100/100 More at: http://thegreatestreview.blogspot.com/2011/02/obscure-cinematic-gem.htmlSimeon D Super Reviewer
-
Dec 23, 2008Complaints about low-quality dubbing seem unfair in the face of such stunning images and inspired direction. Orson Welles' vision is strange, powerful and inspiring. He always finds surprising ways to shoot and cut his films, and just looking at them is thrilling enough for me. The performances are uniformly strong as well.Mike T Super Reviewer
Verified