The Lion in Winter (1968)
What family doesn't have its ups and downs?
Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.
Director: Anthony Harvey
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 134 min
Release Date: August 20, 1968
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
Screenplay
- James Goldman (Screenplay)
- James Goldman (Theatre Play)
Music: John Barry, John Scott
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Editing: John Bloom
Production: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Haworth Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
infidelity, france, england, queen, castle, based on play or musical, richard the lionheart, unfaithfulness, mistress, king, spear, homoeroticism, christmas, 12th century, eleanor of aquitaine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lion in Winter about?
- Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.
- Who directed The Lion in Winter?
- The Lion in Winter was directed by Anthony Harvey.
- Who stars in The Lion in Winter?
- The Lion in Winter stars Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry, Timothy Dalton.
- How long is The Lion in Winter?
- The Lion in Winter has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- What genre is The Lion in Winter?
- The Lion in Winter is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Lion in Winter produced?
- The Lion in Winter was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Lion in Winter?
- The themes of The Lion in Winter include: Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.