The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter1968
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The Lion in Winter
2h 14m·Drama, History·
Directed by Anthony Harvey·1968
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7.4/10 avgAverage user ratingChristmas 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.
DirectorAnthony HarveyCinematographyDouglas SlocombeScreenplayJames GoldmanStudioHaworth Productions
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Peter O'TooleHenry II | Henry II |
 Katharine HepburnEleanor of Aquitaine | Eleanor of Aquitaine |
 Anthony HopkinsRichard | Richard |
 John CastleGeoffrey | Geoffrey |
 Nigel TerryJohn | John |
 Timothy DaltonPhilip II | Philip II |
 Jane MerrowAlais | Alais |
 Nigel StockWilliam Marshall | William Marshall |
 O.Z. WhiteheadBishop of Durham | Bishop of Durham |
| KKenneth IvesQueen Eleanor's Guard | Queen Eleanor's Guard |
 Kenneth GriffithStrolling Player | Strolling Player |
 Henry WoolfStrolling Player | Strolling Player |
| KKarol HagarStrolling Player | Strolling Player |
| DDavid GriffithStrolling Player | Strolling Player |
| FFran StaffordLady in Waiting | Lady in Waiting |
| EElla MoreLady in Waiting | Lady in Waiting |