The Lion in Winter

Name: The Lion in Winter
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1968-08-20
Duration: 2 h 14 min
Cast: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle

1968 · 2h 14m · Drama, History · United Kingdom · Rated PG (US)

What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

Christmas 1183, Angevin Empire: King Henry II plans to announce his successor to the throne. Jockeying for the crown, though, is complex. Henry has three sons and wants his boy Prince John to take over. Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor, believes their son Prince Richard should be king. As family and various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.

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Anthony Harvey

Written by

James Goldman

Starring

Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle

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12th centurybased on play or musicalcastlechristmaseleanor of aquitaineenglandfrancegay themehomoeroticisminfidelitykingmistressqueenrichard the lionheartspearunfaithfulness

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