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The Lion in Winter

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The Lion in Winter
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135 min.
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United States United States
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Genre
Drama | Middle Ages. 12th Century. Christmas. Family Relationships
Synopsis
Christmas 1183--an aging and conniving King Henry II plans a reunion where he hopes to name his successor. He summons the following people for the holiday: his scheming but imprisoned wife, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine; his mistress, Princess Alais, whom he wishes to marry; his three sons (Richard, Geoffrey, and John), all of whom desire the throne; and the young but crafty King Philip of France (who is also Alais' brother). With the fate of Henry's empire at stake, everybody engages in their own brand of deception and treachery to stake their claim.
Awards
1968: 3 Oscar: Actress (ex-aequo: Katharine Hepburn), Adapted Screenplay, OST. 7 Nominations
1968: Golden Globes: Best Movie and Actor - Drama (Peter O'Toole). 7 nominations
1968: BAFTA Awards: Best Actress (Hepburn) & Best Music. 7 Nominations
1968: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Film. 3 Nominations
1968: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Best Director
1968: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Drama Screenplay
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The Lion in Winter
1968
Anthony Harvey
7.4
(3,879)
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