Henry IV Part 1(1979)
Henry IV Part 1 Synopsis
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.
Henry IV Part 1 (1979) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by David Giles, released on December 9, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 28m. It stars Jon Finch, David Gwillim, Rob Edwards and David Buck. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- David Giles
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, Alan Shallcross
- Producers:
- Cedric Messina
- Production:
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
- Status:
- Released
Henry IV Part 1 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jon Finch
as King Henry IV
David Gwillim
as Henry, Prince of Wales
- Rob Edwards
Rob Edwards
as Prince John
David Buck
as Earl of Westmoreland
Robert Brown
as Sir Walter Blunt
Clive Swift
as Thomas Percy, Earl of Worcester
Bruce Purchase
as Henry Percy
Tim Pigott-Smith
as Harry Percy, Hotspur
Robert Morris
as Edmund Mortimer
John Cairney
as Archibald
David Neal
as Scroop
- Norman Rutherford
Norman Rutherford
as Sir Michael
Key crew
Directed by David Giles, written by William Shakespeare and Alan Shallcross, produced by Cedric Messina.
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Henry IV Part 1 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Henry IV Part 1 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Henry IV Part 1 online?
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Henry IV Part 1 (1979) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Henry IV Part 1?
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The main cast of Henry IV Part 1 (1979) includes Jon Finch, David Gwillim, Rob Edwards, David Buck and Robert Brown. The film was directed by David Giles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Henry IV Part 1 released?
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Henry IV Part 1 was released on December 9, 1979 and runs for 2h 28m.
Is Henry IV Part 1 worth watching?
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Henry IV Part 1 (1979) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.