The Lion in Winter (1968) — Screenplay
In 1183, aging King Henry II pits his scheming wife and three ambitious sons against each other in a holiday power struggle to secure his legacy.
- Written by
- James Goldman
- Genre
- Drama, Biography, History
- Length
- 145 pages
James Goldman's razor-sharp dialogue and theatrical structure turn a family reunion into a verbal chess match, with each character's shifting alliances revealing the brutal mechanics of power. The script is a masterclass in using confined settings and escalating tension to expose character depth.
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