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The Lion in Winter is a 1968 historical drama centred on Henry II of England and his attempt to establish a line of succession during a family gathering at Christmas 1183.
The Lion in Winter: Directed by Anthony Harvey. With Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle. 1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Anthony Harvey
- 1968-10-30
The Lion in Winter is a 1966 play by James Goldman, depicting the personal and political conflicts of Henry II of England, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, their children and their guests during Christmas 1183.
A historical drama about King Henry II and his sons, starring Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn. Roger Ebert praises the literate script, the emotional intensity and the Oscar-worthy performances.
Nov 4, 2022 · The Lion in Winter is a 1968 historical drama film set at Christmas 1183; it centres on political and personal turmoil among the royal family of Henry II of England, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, their three surviving sons, and the French king.
- 134 min
Sharper and wittier than your average period piece, The Lion in Winter is a tale of palace intrigue bolstered by fantastic performances from Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, and Anthony Hopkins...
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- History, Drama
- PG
Find out who starred in the historical drama film based on James Goldman's play, directed by Anthony Harvey. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers and more on IMDb.
