Henry IV (1984)
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(61 ratings)
This Italian version of Henry IV is based on the Luigi Pirandello play rather than Shakespeare's historical work. Moreover, the Henry depicted herein is not the English king, but the 11th-century Holy Roman emperor. In addition, central character Marcello Mastroianni doesn't play emperor… More This Italian version of Henry IV is based on the Luigi Pirandello play rather than Shakespeare's historical work. Moreover, the Henry depicted herein is not the English king, but the 11th-century Holy Roman emperor. In addition, central character Marcello Mastroianni doesn't play emperor Henry, but instead a contemporary man of wealth who thinks he's Henry. Also, Mastroianni's delusion is not a delusion, but a subterfuge. Well, we told you it was based on a Pirandello play, so enter ye and leave all sanity behind. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Marco Bellocchio, David Giles
- Written By
- Luigi Pirandello, Marco Bellocchio
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1984 Wide
- Studio
- Media Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Mastroianni's brilliant performance is the best reason to see the film.
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Cast
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Marcello Mastroianni
as Enrico IV
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Claudia Cardinale
as Matilda
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Luciano Bartoli
as Young Enrico
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Latou Chardons
as Young Matilda/Frida
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Leopoldo Trieste
as Psychiatrist
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Paolo Bonacelli
as Belcredi
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Giuseppe Cederna
as Fino Pagliuca
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Claudio Spadaro
as Lolo
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Gianfelice Imparato
as Di Nolli
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Giacomo Bertozzi
as Giacomo
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Fabrizio Macciantelli
as Fabrizio
