The Lion in Winter
Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.
Release Year
1968
Runtime
134 min
Audience Score
7.4
Genres
Drama, History
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Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.
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