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The Lion in Winter
“What family doesn't have its ups and downs?”
1968 · 2h 14m · PG · Drama, History
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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Peter O'Toole Henry II
Katharine Hepburn Eleanor of Aquitaine
Anthony Hopkins Richard
John Castle Geoffrey
Nigel Terry John
Timothy Dalton Philip II
Jane Merrow Alais
Nigel Stock William Marshall
O.Z. Whitehead Bishop of Durham Kenneth Ives Queen Eleanor's Guard
Kenneth Griffith Strolling Player
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