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.

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  Peter O'Toole

  Henry II
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  Katharine Hepburn

  Eleanor of Aquitaine
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  Anthony Hopkins

  Richard
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  John Castle

  Geoffrey
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  Nigel Terry

  John
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  Timothy Dalton

  Philip II
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  Jane Merrow

  Alais
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  Nigel Stock

  William Marshall
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  O.Z. Whitehead

  Bishop of Durham
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  Kenneth Griffith

  Strolling Player