The Lion in Winter

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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

134 minutes

Year:

1968

Director:

Anthony Harvey

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Company:

Haworth Productions

Budget:

$4,000,000

Revenue:

$22,300,000

Cast:

Henry II

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Richard

Geoffrey

John

Crew:

Director

Screenplay

Executive Producer

Original Music Composer

Associate Producer