Movie Description

Henry IV

Henry IV

(1995)

Overview

Henry Bolingbroke has now been crowned King of England, but faces a rebellion headed by the embittered Earl of Northumberland and his son (nicknamed 'Hotspur'). Henry's son Hal, the Prince of Wales, has thrown over life at court in favour of heavy drinking and petty theft in the company of a debauched elderly knight, Sir John Falstaff. Hal must extricate himself from some legal problems, regain his father's good opinions and help suppress the uprising.

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Facts

Original TitleHenry IV

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1995-10-27

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 55m

Production CompaniesBBC

Genres

  • Drama
  • History
  • TV Movie