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The Lion in Winter is a 1968 historical drama centred on Henry II of England and his attempt to establish a line of succession during a family gathering at Christmas 1183.
A film adaptation of James Goldman's play about the power struggle among King Henry II and his three sons for the throne of England. Starring Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins and Nigel Terry, the film won three Oscars and received critical acclaim.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Anthony Harvey
- 1968-10-30
The Lion in Winter (1968) - YouTube. Rent. PG. YouTube Movies & TV. 181M subscribers. Subscribed. 369. The 12th Century, and the obsession of Henry II of England to find a successor,...
A historical drama about King Henry II and his sons, starring Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn. Roger Ebert praises the literate script, the realistic sets and the Oscar-worthy performances.
Sharper and wittier than your average period piece, The Lion in Winter is a tale of palace intrigue bolstered by fantastic performances from Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, and Anthony Hopkins...
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- Anthony Harvey
- PG
- Peter O'toole
Henry II (Peter O'Toole) and Eleanor (Katharine Hepburn) meet with their three surviving sons at Christmas to decide which of them should become the new King after Henry's death. Originally a stage play, the action is mostly in the speeches the people make.
Lion In Winter, The (1968) -- (Movie Clip) It's What I Live For Queen Eleanor (Katharine Hepburn), freed from prison by her husband for Christmas, makes a desperate land-for-liberty deal with King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) in The Lion In Winter, 1968.
