Chimes at Midnight
Campanadas a medianoche
“A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare’s Lusty Age of FALSTAFF”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT Trailer [1966]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-01
Top Cast
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Orson Welles
Falstaff
Keith Baxter
Prince Hal
John Gielgud
Henry IV
Jeanne Moreau
Doll Tearsheet
Margaret Rutherford
Mistress Quickly
Marina Vlady
Kate Percy
Walter Chiari
Mr. Silence
Michael Aldridge
Pistol
Tony Beckley
Ned Poins
Jeremy Rowe
Prince John
Norman Rodway
Henry 'Hotspur' Percy
Alan Webb
Justice Shallow
Fernando Rey
Worcester
José Nieto
Northumberland
Andrew Faulds
Westmoreland
Luis de Tejada
Patrick Bedford
Bardolph (as Paddy Bedford)
Ralph Richardson
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 17, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Screenplay & Story
- Orson Welles
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- Campanadas a medianoche
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, German
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Production Studios
- Internacional Films Espagnol, Alpine Productions, Peppercorn-Wormser Inc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orson Welles
Orson Welles, William Shakespeare, Raphael Holinshed
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Edmond Richard
Elena Jaumandreu, Frederick Muller
Ángel Escolano, Emiliano Piedra, Alessandro Tasca, Harry Saltzman
Department Leadership Roster
Ángel Escolano
Producer
Edmond Richard
Director of Photography
Orson Welles
Director
Orson Welles
Screenplay
Emiliano Piedra
Producer
Harry Saltzman
Producer
Elena Jaumandreu
Editor
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Music Composer
Frederick Muller
Editor
Orson Welles
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chimes at Midnight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chimes at Midnight about?
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.
Who directed Chimes at Midnight?
Chimes at Midnight was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in Chimes at Midnight?
The principal cast of Chimes at Midnight includes Orson Welles, Keith Baxter, John Gielgud, Jeanne Moreau, Margaret Rutherford.
When was Chimes at Midnight released and how long is it?
Chimes at Midnight was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Chimes at Midnight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chimes at Midnight was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
Is Chimes at Midnight based on a book or true story?
Chimes at Midnight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Raphael Holinshed".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chimes at Midnight?
Chimes at Midnight holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).