The Lion in Winter |  | Director: Anthony Harvey
Actors: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  212 reviews
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Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 134 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: 027616858979
ISBN: 0792849205
UPC: 027616858979
EAN: 9780792849209
ASIN: B000056HEA
Theatrical Release Date: October 30, 1968
Release Date: June 19, 2001
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In this 12th-century version of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Henry II of England (Peter O'Toole) and his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine (Katharine Hepburn), meet on Christmas Eve to discuss the future of the throne. These two are having slight marital problems, as she is kept in captivity most of the year for raising a rebellion against him, and he flaunts his young mistress. Then there are the problems raised by their three treacherous and traitorous sons. James Goldman won an Oscar® for the brilliant screenplay, based on his Broadway play. It is a tad wordy, as the action is kept to a minimum, but those words are sharp as daggers. The humor is wicked and black and delivered with very dry, dead-on precision. Sparks fly and the screen sizzles whenever Hepburn and O'Toole tango, which is often. Both were nominated for Academy Awards® for their vigorous performances. (She won; he didn't.) There's also an infamous homo-erotic exchange between Philip of France (Timothy Dalton) and Richard the Lionhearted (Anthony Hopkins). Both actors were making their feature-film debuts. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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O'Toole is King Henry of England who battles with his wife (Hepburn) over the succession to the throne. They each must choose between politics and per
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 One of the Greatest Classics August 3, 2010
A. Hunt (Portland, OR)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Lion In Winter (1968) is one of the greatest films ever produced. And compared to the later version with Glenn Close & Patrick Stewart, it shines so brightly. Kathrine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole are perfect together. It's nearly a "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolfe?" relationship set in the middle ages. The timing and the dialog are riveting, and the other performances by Young Anthony Hopkins and others are perfect. This is a movie MUST SEE for anyone who loves acting, film, or history.
 Lions Tigers and Bears, oh my! August 3, 2010
Belinda (San Antonio, TX USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This movie has a nasty climax where a graphic verbal description of a previous child molestation event took place. I'd like to see historical proof that this occurred. The rising motion of the plot is generated by the many secret deals made between members of the same family in an effort to gain the edge that will ensure their selfishly motivated power grab. Personally I think a classic is defined by a plot that demonstrates the beauty and goodness of people who prevail against overwhelming odds. This is just a family feud with nothing good to recommend it.
Fabulous Movie July 19, 2010
Bill R (West Palm Beach, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Superb movie. Magnificent acting by Peter O'Toole (how could he not have won an Academy Award for his role as Henry II in this movie?) and Katherine Hepburn (who did win an Academy Award for her role). Wonderful depiction of the era and the personalities in power. Dialogue is extraordinary--perhaps because the story was a play before it became a movie. O'Toole is at his best and dominates every aspect of the story--much as he did playing the same role in "Beckett", another fine movie co-starring Richard Burton. Giving this movie five stars is inadequate--it deserves at least ten. May be my favorite move ever and "Beckett" is not far behind.If there is to be any criticism of this movie it is that Prince John, Henry's choice to succeed him, is portrayed as whiny and immature and even Henry knows that his older two sons will either control him or oust him. The supporting cast is excellent but no one can keep up with O'Toole and Hepburn. They are at their best and have a wonderful vehicle to demonstrate their enormous skills.
One of the Classics You Must See June 14, 2010
The Herbalist (St. Louis, MO, US)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of the few perfect movies. No special effects to make you forget there's no plot, just amazing acting by some of the best there have ever been. The plot is taken from the pages of history: The time of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, with Peter O'Toole, the star he is, as Henry and Katherine Hepburn at the top of her game as Eleanor. A very young Anthony Hopkins gives an outstanding performance as their third son Richard the Lionheart. He already tears up the screen with his intensity and brilliance. During a Christmas holiday Henry has decided all members of his family should meet to decide the fate of the kingdom once he dies. He has kept Eleanor locked up for years to keep her from scheming with Richard, her favorite. Henry's favorite is his youngest son, John (you know him as the evil King John from the Robin Hood myths). Their two eldest, William and Henry, are already dead and the fourth oldest, Geoffrey, is along for the ride, resenting everyone and everything. The only fight scenes are those involving wars of words and these are some of the fastest and sharpest you'll find. The deviousness of those in command in the Middle Ages makes most of our current leaders look like children having tantrums. Hopefully, this movie will entice you to start studying the very rich and pertinent period in World History known as the Middle Ages. A must for anyone building a movie classics library.
The Lion in Winter DVD May 1, 2010
C. J. Freeman
I ordered this for my mother-in-law- it is probably her favorite movie, because she watches it at LEAST once a year. I know that she was thrilled to have gotten it, and the quality of the dvd is very good, too. It's a classic movie, and will be watched for years to come.
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