The Lion in Winter(1968)
Directed by: Anthony Harvey
Drama / History
MoviePG2h 14m
The Lion in Winter (1968) has 2 catalogued editions on VHS and DVD, released between 1979 and 2001.
VHS edition
DVD edition
About the film
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: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins
Production: Haworth Productions