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The Lion in Winter

1968

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Anthony Harvey

1968·TV-PG·United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Award tierGold
BiographyDramaHistory

1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. When he allows his imprisoned wife Eleanor of Aquitaine out for a Christmas visit, they all variously plot to force him into a decision.

Cast

Katharine Hepburn·Peter O'Toole·Anthony Hopkins·John Castle

Producers

Joseph E. Levine·Jane C. Nusbaum·Martin Poll

Languages

United KingdomEnglishFranceFrenchLatin

Major Awards

4 wins · 7 nominations

Wins (4)

Best Picture

Golden Globes, USA (1969)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1968)

Best Film

Best Actor

Golden Globes, USA (1969)

Best Actor - Drama

Peter O'Toole

Best Actress

Academy Awards, USA (1969)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Katharine Hepburn

Nominations (7)

Best Picture

Academy Awards, USA (1969)

Best Picture

Martin Poll

Best Director

Golden Globes, USA (1969)

Best Director

Anthony Harvey
Academy Awards, USA (1969)

Best Director

Anthony Harvey

Best Screenplay

BAFTA Awards (1969)

Best Screenplay

James Goldman
Golden Globes, USA (1969)

Best Screenplay

James Goldman

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (1969)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Peter O'Toole

Best Actress

Golden Globes, USA (1969)

Best Actress - Drama

Katharine Hepburn

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