The Lion in Winter
– 1183 AD: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice...
1183 AD: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. They and his wife variously plot to force him.
30 Oct 1968
English
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Anthony Harvey
James Goldman (screenplay), James Goldman (play)
Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle
It's Christmas 1183, and King Henry II is planning to announce his successor to the throne. The 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, has other ideas. She believes their son Prince Richard should be king. As the family and various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.
Won 3 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 18 nominations.
$18,177
Nelson Entertainment