Henry IV
Enrico IV
Synopsis
Deranged after a fall from a horse, a man has lived for twenty years in a castle laboring under the delusion that he is Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. His psychiatrist concocts an elaborate scheme to shock him out of his medieval reverie.
Top Cast
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Marcello Mastroianni
Henry IV
Claudia Cardinale
Matilda
Leopoldo Trieste
Psichiatra
Paolo Bonacelli
Belcredi
Gianfelice Imparato
Di Nolli
Claudio Spadaro
Lolo
Giuseppe Cederna
Fino Pagliuca
Giacomo Bertozzi
Giacomo
Fabrizio Macciantelli
Fabrizio
Luciano Bartoli
Henry IV (young)
Latou Chardons
Frida
Massimo Antonio Rossi
Young Belcredi (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Bellocchio
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Bellocchio
- Original Score
- Astor Piazzolla
- Original Title
- Enrico IV
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Odyssia, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Bellocchio
Marco Bellocchio, Luigi Pirandello, Tonino Guerra
Astor Piazzolla
Giuseppe Lanci
Mirco Garrone
Enzo Porcelli
Department Leadership Roster
Astor Piazzolla
Original Music Composer
Enzo Porcelli
Producer
Giuseppe Lanci
Director of Photography
Mirco Garrone
Editor
Giancarlo Basili
Production Design
Leonardo Scarpa
Production Design
Lina Nerli Taviani
Costume Design
Marco Bellocchio
Director
Marco Bellocchio
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Henry IV.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Henry IV
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Henry IV about?
Deranged after a fall from a horse, a man has lived for twenty years in a castle laboring under the delusion that he is Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. His psychiatrist concocts an elaborate scheme to shock him out of his medieval reverie.
Who directed Henry IV?
Henry IV was directed by Marco Bellocchio.
Who stars in Henry IV?
The principal cast of Henry IV includes Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Leopoldo Trieste, Paolo Bonacelli, Gianfelice Imparato.
When was Henry IV released and how long is it?
Henry IV was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Henry IV?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Henry IV was composed by Astor Piazzolla.
Is Henry IV based on a book or true story?
Henry IV is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Luigi Pirandello".