The Lion in Winter (1968)
2h 14m · 20 Aug 1968
What family doesn't have its ups and downs?
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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.
| Movie ID | 147312 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Anthony Harvey |
| Main cast | Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry, Timothy Dalton, Jane Merrow, Nigel Stock |
| Release date | 20 August 1968 |
| Release year | 1968 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 134 min (2h 14m) |
| Rating | 7.4 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Haworth Productions |
Director: Anthony Harvey
Writers: James Goldman
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Peter O'TooleHenry II
Katharine HepburnEleanor of Aquitaine
Anthony HopkinsRichard
John CastleGeoffrey
Nigel TerryJohn
Timothy DaltonPhilip II
Jane MerrowAlais
Nigel StockWilliam Marshall
O.Z. WhiteheadBishop of Durham
Kenneth IvesQueen Eleanor's Guard
Kenneth GriffithStrolling Player
Henry WoolfStrolling Player
Karol HagarStrolling Player
David GriffithStrolling Player
Fran StaffordLady in Waiting
Ella MoreLady in Waiting
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