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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.
- Jane Merrow
Merrow starred in the British science fiction film Night of...
- Nigel Terry
Peter Nigel Terry (15 August 1945 – 30 April 2015) was an...
- John Castle
John Michael Frederick Castle (born 14 January 1940) is an...
- The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter is a 1966 play by James Goldman,...
- Aquitaine
The Duchy of Aquitaine (Occitan: Ducat d'Aquitània, IPA:...
- Chinon
Chinon (French pronunciation: ⓘ) is a commune in the...
- Jane Merrow
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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 12th Century, and the obsession of Henry II of England to find a successor, after the death of the heir to the throne, causes him, one Christmas, to summ...
A historical drama about King Henry II and his sons, starring Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn. Roger Ebert praises the literate script, the realistic sets, 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...
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- History, Drama
- PG
Henry II (Peter O'Toole) and Eleanor (Katharine Hepburn) meet with their three surviving sons at Christmas to decide which of them should become the new King after Henry's death. Originally a stage play, the action is mostly in the speeches the people make.