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The Lion in Winter

“All of Britain and half of France were his kingdom. But there was one thing Henry II would never control . . . His Family.”

Director
Andrei Konchalovsky
Year
2003
Runtime
2h 47m
Release
2003
Language
en
Country
US

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01 · Overview

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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.

  • #envy
  • #historical drama
  • #royal family
  • #heir to the throne
  • #king of england
  • #british monarchy
  • #succession
  • #love-hate relationship
  • #12th century

  • Directed by

    Andrei Konchalovsky

  • Written by

    James Goldman

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