Overview - The Lion in Winter

Overview

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.

Cast

• Name: Peter O'Toole

  Character: Henry II

  Popularity: 2.5168

  

• Name: Katharine Hepburn

  Character: Eleanor of Aquitaine

  Popularity: 1.5583

  

• Name: Anthony Hopkins

  Character: Richard

  Popularity: 5.9674

  

• Name: John Castle

  Character: Geoffrey

  Popularity: 1.7589

  

• Name: Nigel Terry

  Character: John

  Popularity: 1.3051

  

• Name: Timothy Dalton

  Character: Philip II

  Popularity: 3.4815

  

• Name: Jane Merrow

  Character: Alais

  Popularity: 1.2273

  

• Name: Nigel Stock

  Character: William Marshall

  Popularity: 1.0132