The Lion in Winter

1968    2h 14m    PG
7.991%90%74%
1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. When he allows his imprisoned wife Eleanor of Aquitaine out for a Christmas visit, they all variously plot to force him into a decision.
Directed By
Anthony Harvey
Written By
James Goldman
Studio
AVCO Embassy Pictures, Haworth Productions

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Cast of The Lion in Winter
  • Peter O'TooleHenry II
  • Katharine HepburnEleanor of Aquitaine
  • Anthony HopkinsRichard
  • John CastleGeoffrey
  • Nigel TerryJohn
  • Timothy DaltonPhilip II
  • Jane MerrowAlais
  • Nigel StockWilliam Marshall
  • O. Z. WhiteheadBishop of Durham
  • Kenneth IvesQueen Eleanor's Guard
  • Kenneth GriffithStrolling Player
  • Henry WoolfStrolling Player
  • Karol HagarStrolling Player
  • David GriffithStrolling Player
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