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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.
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. 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.
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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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.
The Lion in Winter (1968) OSCARS® 3X winner. Perilous plotting provides ever-rising tension in this expertly crafted historical drama starring Peter O'Toole, Katherine Hepburn and Anthony Hopkins. 2,744. IMDb 7.9 2 h 14 min 1968 X-Ray PG. Drama • Historical • Bold • Cerebral. Watch with BFI Player Classics.
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...
Aug 6, 2024 · The Lion in Winter, British dramatic film, released in 1968, that is noted for its brilliant, biting dialogue and the stellar performances of Katharine Hepburn and Peter O’Toole as Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, respectively. Based on a Broadway play, the witty film drama recounts the troubled.
The Lion in Winter (1968) PG 10/30/1968 (US) Drama, History 2h 14m. User. Score. What's your Vibe? Play Trailer. What family doesn’t have its ups and downs? Overview. Henry II and his estranged queen battle over the choice of an heir. Anthony Harvey. Director. James Goldman. Screenplay. Reviews. Written by CinemaSerf on June 21, 2022.
