The Lion in Winter (1968)
“What family doesn't have its ups and downs?”
1968 · 2 h 14 min
Directed by 
Anthony Harvey
Anthony HarveyCast
Cast not recorded here
Plot
At Christmas 1183, King Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, scheme over which of their sons will succeed him.
Sinekatalog’s take
Anthony Harvey's sharp, witty royal family drama has superb Katharine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole at their most commanding.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.8 / 10 (37,320 votes)
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