The film shows England since feudal strife in the reign of Henry IV. In the center of the narrative a cheerful pig, boozer and a blowhard, John Falstaff, falling into the history and pervert the way of the true heir to the throne.
Falstaff (Chimes at Midnight)
| Year | 1965 |
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| Country | Spain, Switzerland |
| Tagline | A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare's Lusty Age of FALSTAFF |
| Director | Orson Welles |
| Cinematography | Edmond Richard |
| Scriptwriters | Orson WellesWilliam ShakespeareRaphael Holinshed |
| Produced | Ángel EscolanoEmiliano PiedraHarry Saltzman |
| Music | Angelo Francesco Lavagnino |
| Art Direction | Mariano ErdoizaOrson WellesJosé Antonio de la Guerra |
| Editing | Elena JaumandreuFrederick MullerPeter Parasheles |
| Genres | DramaComedyMilitaryHistory |
| Release Date | December 22, 1965 |
| Runtime | 117 min. |
