The Lion in Winter
- Original title
- The Lion in Winter
- Year
- 1968
- Running time
- 135 min.
- Country
United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- James Goldman. Theater: James Goldman
- Cast
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- Katharine Hepburn
- Peter O'Toole
- Jane Merrow
- Anthony Hopkins
- John Castle
- Timothy Dalton
- Nigel Terry
- Nigel Stock
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- 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.
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- Awards
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1968: 3 Oscar: Actress (ex-aequo: Katharine Hepburn), Adapted Screenplay, OST. 7 Nominations1968: Golden Globes: Best Movie and Actor - Drama (Peter O'Toole). 7 nominations1968: BAFTA Awards: Best Actress (Hepburn) & Best Music. 7 Nominations1968: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Film. 3 Nominations1968: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Best Director1968: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Drama Screenplay
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