Henry IV
Synopsis
Henry Bolingbroke has now been crowned King of England, but faces a rebellion headed by the embittered Earl of Northumberland and his son (nicknamed 'Hotspur'). Henry's son Hal, the Prince of Wales, has thrown over life at court in favour of heavy drinking and petty theft in the company of a debauched elderly knight, Sir John Falstaff. Hal must extricate himself from some legal problems, regain his father's good opinions and help suppress the uprising.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Caird
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Ilona Sekacz
- Original Title
- Henry IV
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Caird
William Shakespeare
Ilona Sekacz
Phil Southby
Simon Curtis, Annie Castledine, David Snodin
Department Leadership Roster
John Caird
Director
Annie Castledine
Producer
Phil Southby
Editor
Anthony Ainsworth
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Frequently Asked Questions About Henry IV
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What is Henry IV about?
Henry Bolingbroke has now been crowned King of England, but faces a rebellion headed by the embittered Earl of Northumberland and his son (nicknamed 'Hotspur'). Henry's son Hal, the Prince of Wales, has thrown over life at court in favour of heavy drinking and petty theft in the company of a debauched elderly knight, Sir John Falstaff. Hal must extricate himself from some legal problems, regain his father's good opinions and help suppress the uprising.
Who directed Henry IV?
Henry IV was directed by John Caird.
Who stars in Henry IV?
The principal cast of Henry IV includes Ronald Pickup, Jonathan Firth, David Calder, Roger Allam, Rufus Sewell.
When was Henry IV released and how long is it?
Henry IV was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Henry IV?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Henry IV was composed by Ilona Sekacz.