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# Lion In Winter, The (DVD)

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## Description

Katharine Hepburn delivers an amazing (Variety), OscarÂ(r)-winning* performance 'that must be seen to be believed (Boxoffice) in this dazzling (Los Angeles Times) all-star film that is not to be missed. Behind the great stone walls of an English castle, the world's most powerful empire is in crisis. Three sons struggle to win their father's favoras well as his crown. King Henry II (Peter O'toole) and his queen, Eleanor (Katharine Hepburn), engage ina battle of royal wits that pits elder son Richard (Anthony Hopkins) against his brothers, while the cunning King Philip of France (Timothy Dalton) takes advantage of the internal fracturing in his bid to destroy their kingdom. *1968: Actress

Review: This is an iconic classic that is decisive and unrivaled. - During the beginning the film, when Henry II played by Peter O'Toole and Eleanor of Aquitaine played by Katherine Hepburn, meet for the annual Christmas fête during which the queen is released from imprisonment for purely ceremonial purposes. The opening quips reveal the nature of their adversarial relationship and of things to come. Henry II: How was your crossing? Did the waters part for you? Eleanor: It went flat when I told it to; I did not think to ask for more. How dear of you to let me out of jail. This depiction is priceless and a perfect indicator of the events to come during this Yuletide family reunion; which to say the least, a graphic depiction of the power struggle between Eleanor and Henry. This is a simplified depiction based upon fact; however, the overwhelming complexities of the history of The Duchy of Aquitaine, which at one time made up a third of France cannot be told with any coherency in a single film. There are other films such as Beckett and A Man For All Seasons; just to name a few, which provide minuscule insights into the history of medieval French and English histories which are better left to learned scholars in academia. These films are filled with historical inaccuracies and typically portray the various players simplistically as either entirely villainous or victims with whom the audience is entirely sympathetic to. It is the same with The Lion in Winter which, as are the numerous other productions chronicling the events of that period, are nothing but elaborate stagings that are meant to showcase the considerable talents of extraordinarily gifted actors. While the depictions of verbal fencing and intrigues are oversimplified they are nonetheless imbued with an appreciable quality that make them highly entertaining and believable; provided you don't take them too seriously. Hepburn and O'Toole are consummate actors blessed with rare talent; they are intellectual equals as are the characters they portray. The scenes of Ms. Hepburn's interaction with her various offspring in an effort to curry their favor are impressively touching as they are harshly revealing of the complexities of a formidable woman attempting to assess and influence her children; each endowed with decidedly different traits, temperaments and ambitions. The portrayal of the children themselves as individuals or interacting with one another are well served by enhancements in the script which tend to overstate the qualities of the characters. As I previously indicated, this technique is vital to differentiating the personae of each character, making it easier for the viewer to understand and relate to the character. Each scene is depicted with flawlessly targeted precision and dispenses with any superfluous embellishments and contain carefully placed moments of humor that preclude the need for overstated scenarios of comic relief in the strict Shakespearian sense. Although the premise of this film is that of a period drama, the plot is presented in such a way as to portray the lives of Henry's family as a modern, highly dysfunctional family gathered for a Christmas holiday in crisis mode, which makes the subject matter easier for the audience to understand and relate to. Mr. O'Tooles' performance is nothing less then perfection that is augmented by his strong intuitive sense of understanding how to navigate the complexities of interpreting his character in a completely convincing manner that is finely synchronized with the sensibilities of the audience. For the most part, the plot deftly conveys the essence of the storyline and is thoroughly entertaining, making each scene an enticement to look deeper into the lives of these two pivotal characters.
Review: Great acting by two extraordinary people. - It is such an iconic film with Peter o*toole, Katherine Hepburn and a young timothy Dalto! There are other very fine actors in this film also. If you are a fan of plantageents history or even of swell made film, I would highly recommend this one for your library

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | Anthony Harvey, Anthony Hopkins, Ella More, Fran Stafford, James Goldman, Jane Merrow, John Castle, Katharine Hepburn, Kenneth Ives, Nigel Stock, Nigel Terry, O.Z. Whitehead, Peter O'Toole, Timothy Dalton Contributor Anthony Harvey, Anthony Hopkins, Ella More, Fran Stafford, James Goldman, Jane Merrow, John Castle, Katharine Hepburn, Kenneth Ives, Nigel Stock, Nigel Terry, O.Z. Whitehead, Peter O'Toole, Timothy Dalton See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,563 Reviews |
| Format | Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 2 hours and 14 minutes |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** Various
- **Format:** Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
- **Genre:** Art House & International/Period Piece, Drama
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 2 hours and 14 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is an iconic classic that is decisive and unrivaled.
*by N***P on March 9, 2017*

During the beginning the film, when Henry II played by Peter O'Toole and Eleanor of Aquitaine played by Katherine Hepburn, meet for the annual Christmas fête during which the queen is released from imprisonment for purely ceremonial purposes. The opening quips reveal the nature of their adversarial relationship and of things to come. Henry II: How was your crossing? Did the waters part for you? Eleanor: It went flat when I told it to; I did not think to ask for more. How dear of you to let me out of jail. This depiction is priceless and a perfect indicator of the events to come during this Yuletide family reunion; which to say the least, a graphic depiction of the power struggle between Eleanor and Henry. This is a simplified depiction based upon fact; however, the overwhelming complexities of the history of The Duchy of Aquitaine, which at one time made up a third of France cannot be told with any coherency in a single film. There are other films such as Beckett and A Man For All Seasons; just to name a few, which provide minuscule insights into the history of medieval French and English histories which are better left to learned scholars in academia. These films are filled with historical inaccuracies and typically portray the various players simplistically as either entirely villainous or victims with whom the audience is entirely sympathetic to. It is the same with The Lion in Winter which, as are the numerous other productions chronicling the events of that period, are nothing but elaborate stagings that are meant to showcase the considerable talents of extraordinarily gifted actors. While the depictions of verbal fencing and intrigues are oversimplified they are nonetheless imbued with an appreciable quality that make them highly entertaining and believable; provided you don't take them too seriously. Hepburn and O'Toole are consummate actors blessed with rare talent; they are intellectual equals as are the characters they portray. The scenes of Ms. Hepburn's interaction with her various offspring in an effort to curry their favor are impressively touching as they are harshly revealing of the complexities of a formidable woman attempting to assess and influence her children; each endowed with decidedly different traits, temperaments and ambitions. The portrayal of the children themselves as individuals or interacting with one another are well served by enhancements in the script which tend to overstate the qualities of the characters. As I previously indicated, this technique is vital to differentiating the personae of each character, making it easier for the viewer to understand and relate to the character. Each scene is depicted with flawlessly targeted precision and dispenses with any superfluous embellishments and contain carefully placed moments of humor that preclude the need for overstated scenarios of comic relief in the strict Shakespearian sense. Although the premise of this film is that of a period drama, the plot is presented in such a way as to portray the lives of Henry's family as a modern, highly dysfunctional family gathered for a Christmas holiday in crisis mode, which makes the subject matter easier for the audience to understand and relate to. Mr. O'Tooles' performance is nothing less then perfection that is augmented by his strong intuitive sense of understanding how to navigate the complexities of interpreting his character in a completely convincing manner that is finely synchronized with the sensibilities of the audience. For the most part, the plot deftly conveys the essence of the storyline and is thoroughly entertaining, making each scene an enticement to look deeper into the lives of these two pivotal characters.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great acting by two extraordinary people.
*by A***9 on August 7, 2026*

It is such an iconic film with Peter o*toole, Katherine Hepburn and a young timothy Dalto! There are other very fine actors in this film also. If you are a fan of plantageents history or even of swell made film, I would highly recommend this one for your library

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb acting & incredible script
*by A***2 on April 28, 2026*

Love this movie. Actors were fabulous. Several earned academy award nominations. First film for Anthony Hopkins & Dalton. You have to be able to pay a lot of attention so you don't miss plot twists & not watch with your phone or computer to distract you. My husband tried to watch several times but couldn't finish because he got distracted & couldn't figure it out what had happened. I finally told him I would wash the dishes if he darkened the room & focused on just the movie. He did it & loved the movie when it finished.

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