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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. His efforts unleash both political and personal turmoil among his estranged wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, their three surviving sons, the French king, and the king's half-sister Alais, who is Henry's mistress.
A film adaptation of James Goldman's play about the power struggle among King Henry II and his three sons in 1183 A.D. Starring Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins and more, the film won three Oscars and received critical acclaim.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Anthony Harvey
- 1968-10-30
A historical drama about the power struggle between King Henry II and his wife Eleanor over their sons' succession. See the critics' and audience's ratings, reviews, cast and crew, photos, and more for this 1968 film starring Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn.
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- Anthony Harvey
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- Peter O'toole
A historical drama about King Henry II and his sons, starring Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn. Roger Ebert praises the literate script, the emotional intensity and the Oscar-worthy performances.
The Lion in Winter is a 1966 play by James Goldman, depicting the personal and political conflicts of Henry II of England, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, their children and their guests during Christmas 1183. It premiered on Broadway at the Ambassador Theatre on March 3, 1966, starring Robert Preston and Rosemary Harris, who won a Tony Award ...
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.
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Producer Martin Poll thought The Lion in Winter was a natural and approached Peter O'Toole, who had played the same character to much success (and an Academy Award nomination) in Becket (1964). The film version of The Lion in Winter provided Katharine Hepburn with some much-needed focus and a new lease on her long acting career. After Spencer ...
