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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 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 ...
Roger Ebert November 04, 1968. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. One of the joys which movies provide too rarely is the opportunity to see a literate script handled intelligently. "The Lion in Winter" triumphs at that difficult task; not since "A Man for All Seasons" have we had such capable handling of a story about ideas.
The Lion in Winter. Rent The Lion in Winter on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. The Lion in Winter. What to Know. Critics Consensus. Sharper and wittier than your average period...
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- Anthony Harvey
- PG
- Peter O'toole
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.
The Lion in Winter (1968) Perilous plotting provides ever-rising tension in this expertly crafted historical drama starring Peter O'Toole, Katherine Hepburn and Anthony Hopkins. 2,699 IMDb 7.9 2 h 14 min 1968. X-Ray PG. Drama · Bold · Cerebral. Free trial of BFI Player Classics or rent. Watch with BFI Player Classics. Start your 7-day free trial.
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