The Lion in Winter (1968) | |
| Director(s) | Anthony Harvey |
| Producer(s) | Joseph E. Levine (executive), Jane C. Nusbaum (associate), Martin Poll |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Historical |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Royalty |
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The Lion in Winter Overview:
The Lion in Winter (1968) was a Drama - Historical Film directed by Anthony Harvey and produced by Joseph E. Levine, Martin Poll and Jane C. Nusbaum.
The film was based on the play of the same name written by James Goldman performed at the Ambassador Theatre, NY from Mar 3, 1966 - May 21, 1966.
Academy Awards 1968 --- Ceremony Number 41 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Peter O'Toole | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Katharine Hepburn | Won |
| Best Costume Design | Margaret Furse | Nominated |
| Best Director | Anthony Harvey | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | John Barry | Won |
| Best Picture | Martin Poll, Producer | Nominated |
| Best Writing | James Goldman | Won |
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The Lion in Winter (1968)
By Beatrice on Jan 14, 2020 From Flickers in TimeThe Lion in Winter Directed by Anthony Harvey Written by James Goldman from his play 1968/UK IMDb link Repeat viewing/Amazon Instant This movie holds up so damn well to a re-watch. The plot is kind of convoluted. ?It takes up the dual tasks of conveying some history of the Plantagenets of England ... Read full article
25 Days of Christmas: The Lion in Winter (1968)
on Dec 8, 2017 From Journeys in Classic FilmOriginally published December 2nd, 2014 The Lion in Winter was an eleventh-hour addition to the list simply because I wanted one more Christmas movie I’ve never seen. ?I would say this is probably the strangest Christmas movie out there for its ability combine historical drama and soap opera a... Read full article
25 Days of Christmas: The Lion in Winter (1968)
on Dec 5, 2016 From Journeys in Classic FilmOriginally published December 2nd, 2014 The Lion in Winter was an eleventh-hour addition to the list simply because I wanted one more Christmas movie I’ve never seen. ?I would say this is probably the strangest Christmas movie out there for its ability combine historical drama and soap opera a... Read full article
25 Days of Christmas: The Lion in Winter (1968)
on Dec 8, 2015 From Journeys in Classic FilmOriginally published December 2nd, 2014 The Lion in Winter was an eleventh-hour addition to the list simply because I wanted one more Christmas movie I’ve never seen. ?I would say this is probably the strangest Christmas movie out there for its ability combine historical drama and soap opera a... Read full article
25 Days of Christmas: The Lion in Winter (1968)
on Dec 2, 2014 From Journeys in Classic FilmThe Lion in Winter was an eleventh-hour addition to the list simply because I wanted one more Christmas movie I’ve never seen. ?I would say this is probably the strangest Christmas movie out there for its ability combine historical drama and soap opera antics within a Christmas package. ?Watch... Read full article
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Quotes from
Henry II: Richard finds his way into so many legends; let's hear yours and see how it compares.
Philip II: Well, he found me first when I was 15. We were hunting; it was nearly dark; my horse fell; I was thrown. I woke to Richard touching me. He asked me if I loved him: 'Philip, do you love me?' And I told him yes. Do you know why I told him yes? So that one day I could tell you all about it. You cannot imagine what that 'yes' cost. Imagine snuggling to a chancred whore, and bending back your lips into something like a smile saying, 'yes, I love you, and I find you
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Philip II: beautiful.' I don't know how I did it.
Henry II: Oh God, but I do love being king!
Henry II: [Henry brings candles into the dungeon] What we do in dungeons needs the shades of day. I stole the candles from the chapel. Jesus won't begrudge them and the chaplain works for me.
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Facts about
Katharine Hepburn affectionately referred to Peter O'Toole as "pig" during filming. Every day at five o'clock the two would unwind over a cigarette and a glass of white wine.
The original Broadway stage production written by James Goldman opened at the Ambassador Theatre in New York on March 3, 1966 and ran for 92 performances. The cast included Rosemary Harris as Eleanor of Aquitaine, Robert Preston as Henry II, and Christopher Walken as King Philip of France. Rosemary Harris won the 1966 Tony Award (New York City) for Actress in a Drama. A 1999 revival starred Stockard Channing as Eleanor and Laurence Fishburne as Henry II.
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