Lion In Winter, The (DVD)

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King Henry II and his estranged wife Eleanor of Aquitaine face off during a tense Christmas gathering at their castle, where the fate of the English throne hangs in the balance. Peter O’Toole and Katharine Hepburn lead an ensemble cast including Anthony Hopkins, Timothy Dalton, and others in this 1968 historical drama about power, family conflict, and succession. As three sons compete for their father’s favor and the crown, the cunning King Philip of France exploits the royal family’s internal divisions to advance his own ambitions.

This single-disc DVD release runs two hours and fourteen minutes and carries a PG rating from Embassy Pictures. Katharine Hepburn’s Oscar-winning performance anchors the film, which unfolds through sharp dialogue and political maneuvering within the castle walls. Add this piece of cinema history to your collection at a used price.