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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  Glenn Close

  Eleanor of Aquitaine
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  Patrick Stewart

  King Henry II
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  Andrew Howard

  Richard
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  Rafe Spall

  Prince John
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  John Light

  Geoffrey
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  Jonathan Rhys Meyers

  Philip
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  Yuliya Vysotskaya

  Alais
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  Clive Wood

  William Marshall