The Lion in Winter

Name: The Lion in Winter
Director: Anthony Harvey
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1968-08-20
Duration: 134 min
Cast: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry

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1968 · 134 min · PG · Drama · History · TMDB 7.4/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Anthony Harvey

Cast

Peter O'Toole — Henry II
Katharine Hepburn — Eleanor of Aquitaine
Anthony Hopkins — Richard
John Castle — Geoffrey
Nigel Terry — John