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The Lion in Winter 1968

134 min TMDB 7.4 Drama History

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

  • Peter O'Toole as Henry II
  • Katharine Hepburn as Eleanor of Aquitaine
  • Anthony Hopkins as Richard
  • John Castle as Geoffrey
  • Nigel Terry as John
  • Timothy Dalton as Philip II

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