Bibliograph

Henry IV, by William Shakespeare ; produced by BBC & Time-Life Films

Type

Label

Henry IV, by William Shakespeare ; produced by BBC & Time-Life Films

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: Not rated

Main title

Henry IV

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

50544121

Responsibility statement

by William Shakespeare ; produced by BBC & Time-Life Films

Runtime

298

Series statement

Complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare

Summary

Part I. The boisterous Falstaff leads Prince Hal, the heir to the throne, through London's lowlife taverns. While the young prince wastes his youth, a civil war threatens the monarchy. When the battle of Shrewsbury results, Prince Henry redeems himself at lastPart II. A panorama of Medieval English life. The passage of time brings the older generations closer to the grave, and the young closer to leadership. The play ends with the death of Henry IV, banishment of Falstaff and the coronation of Prince Hal as Henry V

Table Of Contents

Disc 1. Part I (147 min.) -- disc 2. Part II (151 min.)

Technique

live action

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Henry the FourthKing Henry the Fourth

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