Jun 30th
Chimes at Midnight**
aka: Falstaff
Spa/Switzerland 1965. Internacional Films Espanola/Alpine/Harry Saltzman. 119m. bw
In the reign of King Henry IV, his son and heir Prince Hal prefers a life of merriment and mischief with his friend Sir John Falstaff, whom he is nonetheless preparing to shun.
Stylish compendium of the various Shakespeare plays in which Falstaff appears, revered by Welles buffs as a commentary on his rejection by Hollywood (as he sees it), with some good moments and performances, but the style (filmed in chilly Spain) often overwhelms the verse.
Written and Directed by: Orson Welles.
Producers: Emiliano Piedra, Angel Escolano.
Starring: Orson Welles, Keith Baxter, John Gielgud (as Henry IV), Jeanne Moreau, Margaret Rutherford (as Mistress Quickly), Norman Rodway, Fernando Rey, Ralph Richardson (narrator).
Photography: Edmond Richard.
Music: Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
Chimes at Midnight**
aka: Falstaff
Spa/Switzerland 1965. Internacional Films Espanola/Alpine/Harry Saltzman. 119m. bw
In the reign of King Henry IV, his son and heir Prince Hal prefers a life of merriment and mischief with his friend Sir John Falstaff, whom he is nonetheless preparing to shun.
Stylish compendium of the various Shakespeare plays in which Falstaff appears, revered by Welles buffs as a commentary on his rejection by Hollywood (as he sees it), with some good moments and performances, but the style (filmed in chilly Spain) often overwhelms the verse.
Written and Directed by: Orson Welles.
Producers: Emiliano Piedra, Angel Escolano.
Starring: Orson Welles, Keith Baxter, John Gielgud (as Henry IV), Jeanne Moreau, Margaret Rutherford (as Mistress Quickly), Norman Rodway, Fernando Rey, Ralph Richardson (narrator).
Photography: Edmond Richard.
Music: Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
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