The Lion in Winter (1968)

Summary: 1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. When he allows his imprisoned wife Eleanor of Aquitaine out for a Christmas visit, they all variously plot to force him into a ...

Release Date: October 30, 1968

Genres: Drama, Biography, History

Director: Anthony Harvey

Writer: James Goldman

Runtime: 2 h 14 min

MPAA: PG

Production: Haworth Productions

Distributor: Magnetic Video, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), RCA (II), Embassy Home Entertainment, Nelson Entertainment, Columbia TriStar Home Video, Image Entertainment, New Line Home Video, PolyGram Video, MGM Home Entertainment, Rialto Pictures, Kino Lorber

Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Language: English

Movie budget: $ 4,000,000

Domestic: $ 18,177

International: $ 1,962

Becket (1964)

Summary: King Henry II of England comes to terms with his affection for his close friend and confidant Thomas Becket, who finds his true honor by observing God's divine will rather than the King's.

Release Date: March 11, 1964

Genres: Drama, Biography, History

Director: Peter Glenville