directed by: Anthony Harvey, year: 1968
actors: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Nigel Terry, Timothy Dalton

Set in 1183, The Lion in Winter follows King Henry II and Queen Eleanor as they scheme to secure the succession for their favorite son during a Christmas gathering at Chinon. The aging monarch and his formidable wife clash with their scheming sons Geoffrey, Richard, and John, trading barbs in a ruthless, witty battle of power, loyalty, and family betrayal. Anthony Harvey directs James Goldman’s sharp dialogue in a tense, darkly comic royal drama.

Crusades, Historical Drama, Drama, Period Piece, Political Intrigue