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Witty Captivating Stylized
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Royal Family State Affairs Family Relations Uninhibited Rivalry Parents and Children Political Intrigue Rivalry
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Drama Period Independent Historical
Time/Period:
Middle Ages
Place:
France
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Style:
Ensemble Cast Talky
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Based on Play
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The Lion in Winter, 1968

Starring: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn

Directed by: Anthony Harvey

Written by: James Goldman

Language: English

Country: UK

Runtime: 134 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:8.1

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The Lion in Winter can be described as witty, captivating, and stylized. The plot revolves around a royal family, state affairs, and family relations. The main genres are drama, independent, and period. In terms of style, The Lion in Winter stars an ensemble cast and is talky. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in France. The Lion in Winter takes place in the middle ages. It is adapted from a play. The movie has received attention for being an Oscar winner and critically acclaimed.

Summary of The Lion in Winter

Set over Christmas of 1183, this classic royal costume dramas concerns Henry II's effort to choose a worthy successor. Powerful Henry II (Peter O'Toole) favors his youngest son John (Nigel Terry), while his strong-willed wife Eleanor (Katherine Hepburn) feels the honor should be bestowed upon eldest son Richard the Lionhearted (Anthony Hopkins, in his screen debut). This disagreement leads the family to a war of wills that will stress every bond of love, trust, and honor. This acclaimed adaptation of James Goldman's play was also the first film for Timothy Dalton. Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--Peter O'Toole. Academy Awards: 3, including Best (Adapted) Screenplay, Best Actress--Katharine Hepburn (shared with Barbra Streisand - "Funny Girl").

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Language:	English
Country:	UK
Release date:	30 October 1968
Runtime:	134 min
Awards:	Academy Awards

Awards

Katharine Hepburn for Best Actress at the 1968 Academy Awards

James Goldman for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 1968 Academy Awards

John Barry for Best Original Score at the 1968 Academy Awards

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Peter O'Toole

as Henry II

Katharine Hepburn

as Eleanor of Aquitaine

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The Lion in Winter (1968)

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