Movie
The Lion in Winter
1968 · Released · 129 min · United Kingdom · English
The Lion in Winter is a 1968 historical drama film centred on Henry II of England and his attempt to establish a line of succession during a family gathering at Christmas in 1183. His efforts unleash both political and personal turmoil involving himself, his estranged wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, their three surviving sons, the French king Philip II, and Philip's half-sister Alais, who is Henry's mistress. The film was directed by Anthony Harvey, written by James Goldman, and produced by Joseph E. Levine, Jane C. Nusbaum, and Martin Poll. It stars Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn, with Jane Merrow, John Castle, Anthony Hopkins, Timothy Dalton (in his film debut), Nigel Stock, and Nigel Terry appearing in support.
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Also known as
- Deutsch
- Der Löwe im Winter
- Español
- El león en invierno
- Français
- Le Lion en hiver
- Italiano
- Il leone d'inverno
- 日本語
- 冬のライオン
- 한국어
- 겨울의 라이온
- Polski
- Lew w zimie
- Português
- O Leão no Inverno
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