The Lion in Winter

Name: The Lion in Winter
Director: Andrei Konchalovsky
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie, Romance
Released: 2003-12-26
Duration: 167 min
Cast: Glenn Close, Patrick Stewart, Andrew Howard, Antal Konrád, Rafe Spall

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2003 · 167 min · Drama · History · TV Movie · Romance · TMDB 5.9/10

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 Andrei Konchalovsky

Cast

Glenn Close — Eleanor of Aquitaine
Patrick Stewart — King Henry II
Andrew Howard — Richard
Antal Konrád — Toastmaster
Rafe Spall — Prince John