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The Lion in Winter
1968
Anthony Harvey
1968·TV-PG·United Kingdom
United KingdomAward tierGold
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
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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