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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. His efforts unleash both political and personal turmoil among his estranged wife Eleanor of Aquitaine , their three surviving sons, the French king, and the king's half ...
The Lion in Winter: Directed by Anthony Harvey. With Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle. 1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Anthony Harvey
- 1968-10-30
Nov 4, 2022 · The Lion in Winter is a 1968 historical drama film set at Christmas 1183; it centres on political and personal turmoil among the royal family of Henry II of England, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, their three surviving sons, and the French king.
- 134 min
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...
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- Anthony Harvey
- PG
- Peter O'toole
Reviews. The Lion in Winter. Roger Ebert November 04, 1968. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. One of the joys which movies provide too rarely is the opportunity to see a literate script handled intelligently.
Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. England's Henry II and his estranged queen battle over the choice of an heir. Cast & Crew. Read More. Anthony Harvey. Director. Peter O'toole. King Henry II. Katharine Hepburn. Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Jane Merrow.
The Lion in Winter. Summaries. 1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. When he allows his imprisoned wife Eleanor of Aquitaine out for a Christmas visit, they all variously plot to force him into a decision.
