Peter O'Toole
Henry II
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The Lion in Winter(1968)
7.4 / 10 on TMDB134 minutes
What family doesn't have its ups and downs?
Behind the story
What is The Lion in Winter about?
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.
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Directed by
- Anthony Harvey
- Release date
- Status
- Released
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Who stars in The Lion in Winter?
Katharine Hepburn
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Anthony Hopkins
Richard
John Castle
Geoffrey
Nigel Terry
John
Timothy Dalton
Philip II
