Storyline
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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Peter O'Toole
Henry II
Katharine Hepburn
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Anthony Hopkins
Richard
John Castle
Geoffrey
Nigel Terry
John
Timothy Dalton
Philip II
Jane Merrow
Alais
Nigel Stock
William Marshall
O.Z. Whitehead
Bishop of Durham
Kenneth Ives
Queen Eleanor's Guard
Kenneth Griffith
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Henry Woolf
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lion in Winter was released on August 20, 1968.
The runtime of The Lion in Winter is 2h 14m.
The Lion in Winter is a Drama, History movie.
The Lion in Winter has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Lion in Winter is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Lion in Winter was directed by Anthony Harvey.
The main cast of The Lion in Winter includes Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins.
The Lion in Winter is originally in English.