The Lion in Winter
"All of Britain and half of France were his kingdom. But there was one thing Henry II would never control . . . His Family."
2003-12-26
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Christmas 1183, Angevin Empire: King Henry II plans to announce his successor to the throne. Jockeying for the crown, though, is complex. Henry has three sons and wants his boy Prince John to take over. Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor, believes their son Prince Richard should be king. As family and various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.
Screenplay
James Goldman
Director
Andrei Konchalovsky
Casting
Sally Osoba
Costume Design
Consolata Boyle
Casting
Joyce Gallie
Producer
Dyson Lovell
heir to the throne royal family love-hate relationship envy king of england historical drama succession british monarchy 12th century
Status
ReleasedCountries
- United States of America
Companies
- Flying Freehold Productions
- HCC Happy Crew Company
- Hallmark Entertainment
- Matt IV
