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The Lion in Winter (1968)

Aug 20, 1968 · 2h 14m

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What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

Christmas 1183, Angevin Empire: King Henry II plans to announce his successor to the throne. Jockeying for the crown, though, is complex. Henry has three sons and wants his boy Prince John to take over. Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor, believes their son Prince Richard should be king. As family and various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.

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Top cast

  • Peter O'Toole Peter O'Toole Henry II
  • Katharine Hepburn Katharine Hepburn Eleanor of Aquitaine
  • Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins Richard
  • John Castle John Castle Geoffrey
  • Nigel Terry Nigel Terry John
  • Timothy Dalton Timothy Dalton Philip II
  • Jane Merrow Jane Merrow Alais
  • Nigel Stock Nigel Stock William Marshall
  • O.Z. Whitehead O.Z. Whitehead Bishop of Durham
  • Kenneth Ives Queen Eleanor's Guard
  • Kenneth Griffith Kenneth Griffith Strolling Player
  • Henry Woolf Henry Woolf Strolling Player
  • Karol Hagar Strolling Player
  • David Griffith Strolling Player
  • Fran Stafford Lady in Waiting
  • Ella More Lady in Waiting

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