The Lion in Winter
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The Lion in Winter

What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

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

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

Released August 20, 1968

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Language
en
Status
Released
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Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Henry II

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Richard

John Castle

John Castle

Geoffrey

Nigel Terry

Nigel Terry

John

Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton

Philip II

Jane Merrow

Jane Merrow

Alais

Nigel Stock

Nigel Stock

William Marshall

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