The Lion in Winter (1968)

10/30/1968 2h 14m

What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

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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 Ages at Release

Peter O'Toole

as Henry II

Born 08/02/1932

Died 12/14/2013, age

Katharine Hepburn

as Eleanor of Aquitaine

Born 05/12/1907

Died 06/29/2003, age

Anthony Hopkins

as Richard

Born 12/31/1937, age

John Castle

as Geoffrey

Born 01/14/1940, age

Nigel Terry

as John

Born 08/15/1945

Died 04/30/2015, age

Timothy Dalton

as Philip II

Born 03/21/1946, age