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The Lion in Winter
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The Lion in Winter

Tue, Aug 20, 1968
  • Drama
  • History
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.

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When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Oct 30, 1968
GB
  • In CinemasMon, Dec 30, 1968London (Rated A)
  • PhysicalWed, Mar 26, 1986
AU
  • In CinemasTue, Aug 20, 1968
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 16, 1970
JP
  • In CinemasWed, Feb 4, 1970
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

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