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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
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.
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.
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 Hopkins...
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- Anthony Harvey
- PG
- Peter O'toole
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. 2,714 IMDb 7.9 2 h 14 min 1968. X-Ray PG. Drama · Historical · Bold · Cerebral. Free trial of BFI Player Classics or rent. Watch with BFI Player Classics.
The Lion in Winter (1968) - YouTube. Rent. PG. YouTube Movies & TV. 181M subscribers. Subscribed. 365. The 12th Century, and the obsession of Henry II of England to find a successor,...