Movie Description
RSC Live: Henry IV Part 2
(2015)Overview
King Henry's health is failing as a second rebellion against his reign threatens to surface. Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that his son Hal is a worthy heir, believing him more concerned with earthly pleasures than the responsibility of rule. Sir John Falstaff is sent to the country side to recruit fresh troops. Amongst the unwitting locals opportunities for embezzlement and profiteering prove impossible to resist - as the king's health continues to worsen, Hal must choose between duty, and loyalty to an old friend.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gregory Doran
- Cast : Antony Sher,Martin Bassindale,Jasper Britton,Antony Byrne,Sean Chapman,Oliver Ford Davies,Alex Hassell,Daniel Abbott,Nicholas Gerard-Martin,Robert Gilbert,Jim Hooper,Emma King,Jennifer Kirby,Sam Marks,Dale Mathurin,Christopher Middleton,Trevor White,Evelyn Miller,Keith Osborn,Sarah Parks,Leigh Quinn,Joshua Richards,Simon Thorp,Obioma Ugoala,Andrew Westfield,Simon Yadoo
Cast
Sir John Falstaff
Peto/Prince John/Snare
King Henry IV
Rumour/Porter/Pistol
Northumberland
Shallow
Prince Hal
Travers/Clarence/Francis
Hastings/Feeble/Davy
Morton/Coleville
Gower/Silence
Doll Tearsheet
Lady Percy
Poins
Gloucester
Warwick
Lord Mowbray
Lady Northumberland
Archbishop of York
Mistress Quickly
Wart
Bardolph
Lord Chief Justice
Bullcalf/Fang
Westmorland
Lord Randolph/Mouldy/Beadle
Posters
Facts
Original TitleRSC Live: Henry IV Part 2
Status Released
Release Information
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2015-02-02
Original Language
Runtime 02h 54m
Production CompaniesRoyal Shakespeare Company
