UK,
1968, 134 min
Directed by:
Anthony HarveyCinematography:
Douglas SlocombeComposer:
John BarryCast:
Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry, Jane Merrow, Timothy Dalton, Kenneth Griffith, Nigel Stock, O.Z. Whitehead (more)Plots(1)
England, the 12th Century. After the death of his son and heir, King Henry II (Peter O’Toole) is obsessed with finding a new successor, so summons his three remaining sons. Also summoned is his wife, the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine (Katharine Hepburn), who he has kept imprisoned for the last ten years. As the Royal couple scheme and cajole with their sons their passions turn from tenderness to fury as they determine who should be the future King of England. Also starring Timothy Dalton and Anthony Hopkins. (StudioCanal UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1969 - Katharine Hepburn (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1969 - James Goldman (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1969 - John Barry (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1969 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1969 - Anthony Harvey (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1969 - Peter O'Toole (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1969 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1969 - Katharine Hepburn (Best Leading Actress)
- 1969 - John Barry (Best Music)
- 1969 - Anthony Hopkins (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1969 - James Goldman (Best Screenplay)
- 1969 - Douglas Slocombe (Best Cinematography)
- 1969 - Best Costume Design
- 1969 - Best Soundtrack
- 1969 - United Nations Award
Golden Globes
- 1969 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1969 - Peter O'Toole (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1969 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1969 - Anthony Harvey (Best Director)
- 1969 - James Goldman (Best Screenplay)
- 1969 - Katharine Hepburn (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1969 - Jane Merrow (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1969 - John Barry (Best Original Score)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1968 - Best Film
- 1968 - Peter O'Toole (Best Actor)
- 1968 - James Goldman (Best Screenplay)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1969 - Anthony Harvey (Golden Shell for Best Film)