When Henry’s sons’ betrayals are revealed he finally understands that none of his sons are suited for the throne. Richard then comes to Philip to ask for his support, and the two are revealed to be former lovers. John, believing his father has betrayed him, begins plotting with Geoffrey and Philip to start a war against him. When Eleanor resists, he offers her the one thing she desires more than anything: her freedom. Henry offers to make Richard his successor and marry him off to Alais, in exchange for control of the Aquitaine, which he plans on giving to John. He demands that Richard be married to his sister, Alais, who is Henry’s mistress, or Henry must give back Alais’ dowry. Also joining the family at Chinon is Philip II, the newly-crowned King of France. Henry has decided to name John as his successor, but Eleanor favors their eldest son Richard. Taking place in Chinon (France) over Christmas in the year 1183, the film kicks off with the arrival of Eleanor as the family prepares to celebrate the holiday. Goldman won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actress, and the film raked over twenty million at the box office. Starring Peter O’Toole as Henry and Katherine Hepburn as Eleanor, the 1968 film was a surprise smash hit. Nevertheless, Goldman adapted the play for the big screen.
The play debuted on Broadway to generally negative reviews. The Lion in Winter was first a 1966 play written by James Goldman. Family drama abounds in the The Lion In Winter, in which King Henry II and his estranged wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine spar over which of their sons will inherit the English throne.
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