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The Lion in Winter (1968)

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What family doesn’t have its ups and downs?

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

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Cast & Crew

Director
Anthony Harvey
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    Henry II Peter O'Toole
  • Profile picture of Katharine Hepburn
    Eleanor of Aquitaine Katharine Hepburn
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    Richard Anthony Hopkins
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    Geoffrey John Castle
  • Profile picture of Nigel Terry
    John Nigel Terry
  • Profile picture of Timothy Dalton
    Philip II Timothy Dalton
  • Profile picture of Jane Merrow
    Alais Jane Merrow
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    William Marshall Nigel Stock

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