The Lion in Winter

What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

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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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Creators

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Anthony Harvey

director

James Goldman

writer

Cast

Peter O'Toole actor Katharine Hepburn actor Anthony Hopkins actor

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John Castle actor Nigel Terry actor Timothy Dalton actor Jane Merrow actor Nigel Stock actor

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O.Z. Whitehead actor Kenneth Ives actor Kenneth Griffith actor

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Henry Woolf actor

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Karol Hagar actor

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David Griffith actor

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Fran Stafford actor

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Ella More actor