Henry IV

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Audience Member This fascinating history play, part of Shakespeare's account of the final years of England's feudal period, is enhanced in the BBC Shakespeare run by such fine actors as David Gwilim (Prince Hal/Henry V) and Jon Finch (Henry IV). Of course, one must also mention the dissolute Falstaff, played by Anthony Quayle, an actor of such moment that anyone would think he would dwarf the rest. And yet, this supporting role, as clowns in tragedies usually are, is played to perfection by Quayle, who neither steals the limelight nor puts his character in any other place than where he should be. The set is fitting to the film, and every other part accords well - and the Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member A Wonderful introduction to this history play. I thought it contained some of Shakespeare's most beautiful verse. It also features one of his greatest characters-Sir John Falstaff, wonderfully portrayed by Anthony Quayle. The rest of the cast is outstanding, and it shows that the British don't mess around when it comes to Shakespeare. If you're looking for productions of the history plays that make Shakespeare more comprehensible to you, pick up the BBC Shakespeare series off of Netflix. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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