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The Lion in Winter

“What family doesn't have its ups and downs?”

Director
Anthony Harvey
Year
1968
Runtime
2h 14m
Rated
PG
Release
1968
Language
en
Country
US · GB

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01 · Overview

What it’s about

The story

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.

  • #gay theme
  • #infidelity
  • #homoeroticism
  • #christmas
  • #based on play or musical
  • #spear
  • #unfaithfulness
  • #france
  • #castle
  • #queen
  • #richard the lionheart
  • #king

  • Directed by

    Anthony Harvey

  • Written by

    James Goldman

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