MOVIE · 1968
The Lion in Winter
What family doesn't have its ups and downs?
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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The Lion in Winter
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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.
CAST
Featured cast
Peter O'TooleHenry II
Katharine HepburnEleanor of Aquitaine
Anthony HopkinsRichard
John CastleGeoffrey
Nigel TerryJohn
Timothy DaltonPhilip II
Jane MerrowAlais
Nigel StockWilliam MarshallMORE TO EXPLORE
