The Lion in Winter

The Lion in Winter

Drama · 1986 · 2h 14m

Movie

7.4/10 · TMDB

What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

Overview

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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Cast & crew

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
Fran StaffordLady in Waiting

Information

Release date
26 March 1986
Director
Anthony Harvey
Genres
Drama, History
Runtime
2h 14m
Country of origin
United States, United Kingdom

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