The Lion in Winter 1968

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.

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Cast

• 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

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