The Lion in Winter

What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

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.

CastCrewDetailsGenres

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

KKenneth IvesQueen Eleanor's Guard

Kenneth GriffithStrolling Player

Henry WoolfStrolling Player

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