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").

Cast:

Year - Presenter		Award Category		Result		Name
1968 - Academy Awards		Best Actress		Winner		Katharine Hepburn
1968 - Academy Awards		Best Adapted Screenplay		Winner		James Goldman
1968 - Academy Awards		Best Original Score		Winner		John Barry

"...It's more fun than ever seeing Peter O'Toole trading verbal venom with Katherine Hepburn..." -- Mike Clark , (USA Today)

"...[With] barbed dialogue, sharp characterisations and Machiavellian intrigues..." -- Paul Roland , (Total Film)

4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he combination of James Goldman's sharp script and icily perfect performances from an obscenely talented cast make this a gripping historical thriller." -- Helen O'Hara , (Empire)

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