The Lion in Winter
Christmas 1183--an aging and conniving King Henry II plans a reunion where he hopes to name his successor. He summons the following people for the holiday: his scheming but imprisoned wife, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine; his mistress, Princess Alais, whom he wishes to marry; his three sons (Richard, Geoffrey, and John), all of whom desire the throne; and the young but crafty King Philip of France (who is also Alais' brother). With the fate of Henry's empire at stake, everybody engages in their own brand of deception and treachery to stake their claim.
PG
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Drama, History
1968
134 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : The Lion in Winter
- Duration : 134 min
- Languages : English
- Writers : James Goldman (screenplay), James Goldman (play)
- Directors : Anthony Harvey min
- Imdb : 8.2 (21996 votes)
- Tomatoes : 4.1 (12676 votes)
- Actors : Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle
Movie Storyline
Christmas 1183--an aging and conniving King Henry II plans a reunion where he hopes to name his successor. He summons the following people for the holiday: his scheming but imprisoned wife, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine; his mistress, Princess Alais, whom he wishes to marry; his three sons (Richard, Geoffrey, and John), all of whom desire the throne; and the young but crafty King Philip of France (who is also Alais' brother). With the fate of Henry's empire at stake, everybody engages in their own brand of deception and treachery to stake their claim.