The Lion in Winter — Official Trailer

Synopsis

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 & Crew

Directed by Anthony Harvey

• Peter O'Toole
  as Henry II
• Katharine Hepburn
  as Eleanor of Aquitaine
• Anthony Hopkins
  as Richard
• John Castle
  as Geoffrey
• Nigel Terry
  as John
• Timothy Dalton
  as Philip II

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