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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780792849209
ISBN: 0792849205
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 19, 2001
Running Time: 135 minutes
Sales Rank: 2146
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: October 30, 1968
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Katharine Hepburn delivers anamazing(Variety), OscarÂ(r)-winning* performance 'that must be seen to be believed(Boxoffice) in thisdazzling(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
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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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Rating:  - Unforgettable Acting and Visuals
Want to see what real talent is; then take a seat, get out the popcorn, take the phone ofthe hook, and enjoy one of the best acting films of all times. Wonder why Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn are to be remembered as top of the chart artists- watch this film. Wonder why Anthony Hopkins is revered today in both stage and screen performances - watch this film. This film is one of very few that truly earned its keep.
Rating: - Top-notch period drama with great cast
THE LION IN WINTER was adapted for the screen by James Goldman from his stage hit.Director Anthony Harvey has a superb cast, with Peter O'Toole as King Henry II and Katharine Hepburn as Queen Eleanor.The first-rate supporting cast include young Anthony Hopkins and Timothy Dalton, both making their screen debuts.The original Panavision cinematography looks great in this anamorphic transfer and the Dolby Digital enhances the great film score by John Barry.Hepburn, Goldman and Barry all won ... Read More
Rating:  - Even better the fourth time!
I saw the stage play forty years ago, and it was great.And every ten years or so, I watch the movie and enjoy it more every time.
But I have a question...
Why did James Goldman portray Henry II as a bisexual and pedophile("Alais, in my time I've known...contessas, milkmaids,
courtesans...and novices, whores, gypsies, jades...and little boys..."), and his son Richard the Lionhearted as a homosexual?
Couldn't the story have been just as interesting and ... Read More
Rating:  - Well-acted but depressing; historically doubtful
This is a great movie to watch once.But while it is clever, it is not a feel-good film.One could sum up the plot as "scheming humans making themselves and others as miserable as possible".
As a period film, it is a mix of accuracy and inaccuracy.Henry II washing his face with ice water is a good touch, but the rest of his surroundings are unrealistically primitive.12th century life was far richer than we give it credit for.The castle should have been teeming with servants and ... Read More
Rating: - The Lion in Winter
This is one of the best movies made! As close to Shakespeare as you can get in modern times. The dialogue is incredible,especially in the interaction of Hepburn and O'Toole. They also seem to be having such a good time with it.The whole cast couldn't have been chosen more perfectly.The tension between the brothers as they back stab at the machinations of their parents is palatable.For lovers of historical drama this is a must. For lovers of great dialogue and charisma between actors this is a must. For ... Read More
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