The Lion in Winter

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    The Lion In Winter (1968)

    The Lion In Winter (1968)

    Embassy Pictures released The Lion In Winter on October 30, 1968. Anthony Harvey directed the film starring Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, and Anthony Hopkins.

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    The Lion In Winter (1968) Roars on Blu-Ray

    KL Studio Classics released The Lion In Winter to Blu-ray on March 13, 2018. Anthony Harvey directed the film starring Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, and Anthony Hopkins.

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  • SummariesThe Lion In Winter (1968)

    The Lion In Winter (1968)

    Film and Plot Synopsis During Christmas time in 1183, King Henry II plans on announcing his successor to the throne. However, there’s a lot of people looking to take over the crown, though. Henry has three sons, but wants his son Prince John to ascend the throne. However, his wife, Queen Eleanor, has other ideas. She wants their son Prince Richard to be King. As family and other schemers gather for the holiday, each one tries to change King’s mind. Buy the Film *As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. ‘The Lion In Winter’ Movie Summary The summary below contains spoilers. The Lion In Winter is the story of Henry II, king of Great Britain in the 12th century at a time when England and France finally have some sort of peace after the King of France dies, leaving the French kingdom in the hands of his 17-year-old son, Philip II, in whom Henry has invited to his castle. It is Christmas, and for the festivities, Henry has recalled his estranged, scheming, and outright rebellious queen wife, Eleanor of Aquataine, from her castle prison in the North of England. Henry intends to announce the successor to his throne …

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    Peter O’Toole’s Top 10 Movies

    With this week's passing of Peter O'Toole, MHM has decided to take a look at the legend's top 10 movies.

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