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DVD Release Date
• R1: Jun 19, 2001
MPAA Rating
PG
Running Time
2 hours, 14 minutes
Country UK
Studio Avco Embassy Pictures, Franco London Films
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Other Titles
• The Lion in Winter
• Der Löwe im Winter (1970)
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Genre: Drama, Period Piece, Christmas, Biography, Gay/Lesbian, Marriage, Infidelity
Tagline: The most significant reserved seat attraction of the year!
Plot: Set over Christmas of 1183, this classic royal costume dramas concerns Henry II's effort to choose a worthy successor. Powerful Henry II (Peter O'Toole) favors his youngest son John (Nigel Terry), while his strong-willed wife Eleanor (Katherine Hepburn) feels the honor should be bestowed upon eldest son Richard the Lionhearted (Anthony Hopkins, in his screen debut). This disagreement leads the family to a war of wills that will stress every bond of love, trust, and honor. This acclaimed adaptation of James Goldman's play was also the first film for Timothy Dalton. Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--Peter O'Toole. Academy Awards: 3, including Best (Adapted) Screenplay, Best Actress--Katharine Hepburn (shared with Barbra Streisand - "Funny Girl").
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| Directed by |
Anthony Harvey
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James Goldman
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| Music By |
John Barry
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