The Lion in Winter (1968)
Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn lead this classic Middle Ages drama that garnered three Oscars, two Golden Globes and 2 BAFTAs.
In 1183 A.D., King Henry II's (O'Toole) three sons all want to inherit the throne, but when the King won't come to a decision, they and his wife (Hepburn) each plot to force him.
Winner of Best Actress (Hepburn), Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Music (John Barry), 1969 Academy Awards; Best Picture and Best Actor (O'Toole), 1969 Golden Globes; Best Actress (Hepburn) and the Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music (Barry), 1969 BAFTAs
1968Rating: PG134 minsUSA, UK
DramaTrue Story & BiographyHistoricalClassic
- Director:
- Anthony Harvey ('Dutchman', 'Richard's Things', 'They Might Be Giants')
- Writer:
- James Goldman
- Cast:
- Peter O'TooleKatharine HepburnAnthony HopkinsJohn CastleNigel TerryTimothy DaltonJane MerrowNigel Stock
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