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The Lion in Winter
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The Lion in Winter

1968-08-20 · 134 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · History

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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Directors
Anthony Harvey
Production companies
Haworth Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000
Revenue
USD 22,300,000

Top Cast

Peter O'ToolePeter O'TooleHenry II
Katharine HepburnKatharine HepburnEleanor of Aquitaine
Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsRichard
John CastleJohn CastleGeoffrey
Nigel TerryNigel TerryJohn
Timothy DaltonTimothy DaltonPhilip II
Jane MerrowJane MerrowAlais
Nigel StockNigel StockWilliam Marshall
O.Z. WhiteheadO.Z. WhiteheadBishop of Durham
Kenneth IvesQueen Eleanor's Guard
Kenneth GriffithKenneth GriffithStrolling Player
Henry WoolfHenry WoolfStrolling Player
Karol HagarStrolling Player
David GriffithStrolling Player
Fran StaffordLady in Waiting
Ella MoreLady in Waiting

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