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1968

The Lion in Winter

Haworth Productions

TMDB 7.4

2h 14m · 20 Aug 1968

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.

Directed byAnthony Harvey

Cast

  • 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

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Streaming in United States

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