Royal Shakespeare: Henry IV Part I

The Royal Shakespeare Company's live theatre production of Henry IV Part I, filmed live on stage in the bard's home of Stratford-upon Avon and broadcast worldwide in cinemas.

"With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. Having deposed the previous king, he is aware of his tenuous position, and the price to be paid if he falters. Meanwhile in the taverns and brothels of London, Prince Hal is revelling in the company of the notorious Sir John Falstaff. With the onset of the war, Hal and Falstaff are thrust into the brutal reality of the battlefield, where Hal must confront his responsibilities to family and throne." (RSC)

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