While King Henry's England is threatened by rebellion, the king's scapegrace son Hal haunts the taverns of London, his companions a crew of rogues and thieves led by the dissolute knight, Sir John Falstaff. The Earl of Northumber and his fiery son Hotspur scheme to overthrow the crown. Can Hal be brought to a sense of duty as Prince of Wales?

Compact discs. "A companion to The complete Pelican Shakespeare"--Container. Liner notes include plot synopsis and complete cast list.