The Merry Wives of Windsor (1982)
The Merry Wives of Windsor is a 1982 comedy movie directed by David Hugh Jones, with a running time of 2h 47m. It stars Richard Griffiths, Elizabeth Spriggs and Judy Davis.
When Sir John Falstaff decides that he wants to have a little fun he writes two letters to a pair of Window wives: Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. When they put their heads together and compare missives, they plan a practical joke or two to teach the knight a lesson. But Mistress Ford's husband is a very jealous man and is pumping Falstaff for information of the affair. Meanwhile the Pages' daughter Anne is beseiged by suitors.
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What is The Merry Wives of Windsor about?
When Sir John Falstaff decides that he wants to have a little fun he writes two letters to a pair of Window wives: Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. When they put their heads together and compare missives, they plan a practical joke or two to teach the knight a lesson. But Mistress Ford's husband is a very jealous man and is pumping Falstaff for information of the affair. Meanwhile the Pages' daughter Anne is beseiged by suitors.
When was The Merry Wives of Windsor released?
The Merry Wives of Windsor was released on 28 December 1982.
How long is The Merry Wives of Windsor?
The Merry Wives of Windsor runs 2h 47m.
Who made The Merry Wives of Windsor?
The Merry Wives of Windsor was directed by David Hugh Jones.
Where can I watch The Merry Wives of Windsor?
The Merry Wives of Windsor is available on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Kanopy.
Where to watch The Merry Wives of Windsor
Stream: Britbox Apple TV Channel
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Richard Griffiths as Sir John Falstaff
- Elizabeth Spriggs as Mistress Quickly
- Judy Davis as Mistress Ford
- Prunella Scales as Mistress Page
- Ben Kingsley as Frank Ford
- Bryan Marshall as George Page
- Alan Bennett as Justice Shallow
- Richard O'Callaghan as Slender
- Tenniel Evans as Sir Hugh Evans
- Gordon Gostelow as Bardolph
- Nigel Terry as Pistol
- Michael Robbins as Nym