The Lion in Winter (1968)
What family doesn't have its ups and downs?
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Peter O'Toole
as Henry II
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Katharine Hepburn
as Eleanor of Aquitaine
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Anthony Hopkins
as Richard
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John Castle
as Geoffrey
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Nigel Terry
as John
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Timothy Dalton
as Philip II
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Jane Merrow
as Alais
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Nigel Stock
as William Marshall
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O.Z. Whitehead
as Bishop of Durham
- Kenneth Ives as Queen Eleanor's Guard
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Kenneth Griffith
as Strolling Player
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Henry Woolf
as Strolling Player
- Karol Hagar as Strolling Player
- David Griffith as Strolling Player
- Fran Stafford as Lady in Waiting
- Ella More as Lady in Waiting
Crew
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Anthony Harvey
Director
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Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
- John Bloom Editor
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John Barry
Original Music Composer
- Martin Poll Producer
- James Goldman Screenplay
