Henry IV(1995)
Henry IV 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 (1995) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by John Caird, released on October 27, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 55m. It stars Ronald Pickup, Jonathan Firth, David Calder and Roger Allam. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- John Caird
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Annie Castledine
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Henry IV Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ronald Pickup
as Henry IV
Jonathan Firth
as Prince Hal
David Calder
as Falstaff
Roger Allam
as King Richard II
Rufus Sewell
as Harry Percy (Hotspur)
Corin Redgrave
as Earl of Worcester
Key crew
Directed by John Caird, written by William Shakespeare, produced by Annie Castledine.
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Henry IV Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Henry IV – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Henry IV?
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The main cast of Henry IV (1995) includes Ronald Pickup, Jonathan Firth, David Calder, Roger Allam and Rufus Sewell. The film was directed by John Caird. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Henry IV released?
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Henry IV was released on October 27, 1995 and runs for 2h 55m.
Is Henry IV worth watching?
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Henry IV (1995) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 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.