The Uprising
2026 · History · Drama
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Film / 1968
The Lion in Winter
Directed by
Anthony Harvey
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Peter O'TooleHenry II
Katharine HepburnEleanor of Aquitaine
Anthony HopkinsRichard
John CastleGeoffrey
Nigel TerryJohn
Timothy DaltonPhilip II
Jane MerrowAlais
Nigel StockWilliam Marshall
O.Z. WhiteheadBishop of Durham
Kenneth IvesQueen Eleanor's Guard
Kenneth GriffithStrolling Player
Henry WoolfStrolling Player
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