THE LION IN WINTER (1968)

In this stylish and brilliantly-written and acted drama, England's King Henry II (O'Toole) and his dysfunctional family gather at his chateau, ostensibly to celebrate Christmas but actually to decide who will inherit Henry's throne. What follows is a no-holds-barred battle of wills that tears the tattered family bonds of love and trust. Henry favors his youngest son John (Terry), but his indomitable spouse, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine (Hepburn), believes the crown should go to eldest son Richard the Lionhearted (Anthony Hopkins, in a dazzling film debut)..

The stellar cast includes: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, Nigel Terry, Jane Merrow, Timothy Dalton, Nigel Stock, and John Castle.

THE LION IN WINTER was nominated for the Best Picture award.

Director, Anthony Harvey, with "The Lion in Winter," offers a brilliant look and the life, loves, and troubles of Henry the 2nd. Harvey received a nomination for best directing.

The Lion In Winter Review

"Magnificent cinematic medieval chess game!"