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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 play by James Goldman about the conflicts of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine and their sons in 1183. It was adapted into a film and has been produced in various theatres and countries.
The Lion in Winter. Drama. 134 minutes ‧ 1968. Roger Ebert. November 4, 1968. 3 min read. One of the joys which movies provide too rarely is the opportunity to see a literate script handled intelligently.
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.
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...
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- History, Drama
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A historical drama about King Henry II's struggle to choose his successor among his three sons and his estranged wife Eleanor of Aquitaine. The film is based on a stage play and features Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, and Anthony Hopkins.
