The Lion in Winter (2003)
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
Glenn Close
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Patrick Stewart
King Henry II
Andrew Howard
Richard
Rafe Spall
Prince John
John Light
Geoffrey
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Philip
Yuliya Vysotskaya
Alais
Clive Wood
William MarshallRecommendations
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