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Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   882 votes
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Writers (WGA):

James Goldman (play)
James Goldman (teleplay)

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Release Date:

23 May 2004 (USA) more

Genre:

Drama | Romance more

Tagline:

All of Britain and half of France were his kingdom. But there was one thing Henry II would never control . . . His Family. (DVD) more

Plot:

King Henry II (Patrick Stewart) keeps his wife, Eleanor (Glenn Close) locked away in the towers because of her frequent attempts to overthrow him... more | add synopsis

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 10 nominations more

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Cast

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Additional Details

Runtime:

Brazil:153 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary more


Fun Stuff

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: Henry breaks the ice on his water basin in order to wash, but the room is warm enough that no one's breath frosts the air. more

Quotes:

King Henry II: Now listen to me boy...
Philip: [holds up a finger to stop him] I am a king, I am no man's boy!
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Movie Connections:

Featured in The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005) (TV) more


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Breath of fresh air, 23 May 2004
9/10
Author: Dux-Ducis from United States

This is a fine movie. 'The Lion in Winter' captures the emotions, and intentions, of these historical personages. More than perfect staging, or props, it's the impression you receive from the movie that matters most. This is accomplished, because of the superb acting of the entire cast. Andrew Howard, who plays Richard, was fantastic, and Glenn Close demonstrated, once again, that she is one of the best actresses on the planet. Patrick Stewart, in particular, shines. This might be his best performance, yet. 'The Lion in Winter', gives us a glimpse into the troubles lives of royalty; indeed, it shows us how we humans behave in given circumstances. How frail, and how prone to treachery, we truly are. I cast a confident '9'.

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