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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.3 / 100
1965·Comedy / Drama / History·1h 55m

CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT

“A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare’s Lusty Age of FALSTAFF”

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.

Above the Line
Orson Welles·DirectorOrson Welles·ScreenplayEdmond Richard·Director of PhotographyAngelo Francesco Lavagnino·Original Music ComposerElena Jaumandreu·Editor
Cast
Orson Welles·FalstaffKeith Baxter·Prince HalJohn Gielgud·Henry IVJeanne Moreau·Doll TearsheetMargaret Rutherford·Mistress QuicklyMarina Vlady·Kate PercyWalter Chiari·Mr. SilenceMichael Aldridge·PistolTony Beckley·Ned PoinsJeremy Rowe·Prince John
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Orson Welles·Director
Writing· 1
Orson Welles·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Edmond Richard·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Elena Jaumandreu·EditorFrederick Muller·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Ángel Escolano·ProducerEmiliano Piedra·ProducerHarry Saltzman·Producer
By the Numbers
86.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
98%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Chimes at Midnight's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#C80000
#FFFFFF
#000000
Mood
Epic, Historical, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a black and white illustration of a large, bearded man in armor, depicted from the waist up, against a vibrant red background. The man”

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Key Elements
Man In ArmorRed BackgroundWhite TextRed Stripes
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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