The Lion In Winter (Vintage classics (MGM Home Entertainment Inc))
by Barry, John, 1933-2011. (Composer, Conductor)
Summary
Historical drama of the conflict between King Henry II of England and his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine over Henry's successor to the British throne. Full description
Summary: |
Historical drama of the conflict between King Henry II of England and his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine over Henry's successor to the British throne. |
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Item Description: |
Based on James Goldman's play "Lion in Winter." Originally produced as a motion picture in 1968. A foreign film (Great Britain). Special features: audio commentary by the director, original theatrical trailer. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (135 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, NTSC; region 1; dolby digital mono. |
Audience: |
MPAA Rating: PG. |
Awards: |
Academy Awards, 1969: Best actress in a leading role (Hepburn) ; best music, original score (Barry); best adapted screenplay (Goldman). British Academy of Film and Television Arts, 1969: Anthony Asquith Award for film music (Barry) ; best actress (Hepburn). Directors Guild of America, 1969: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures (Harvey). Golden Globe Awards, 1969: Best motion picture-drama ; best Motion Picture Actor - Drama (O'Toole). |
Production Credits: |
Editor, John Bloom ; director of photography Douglas Slocombe ; music composed and conducted by John Barry. |
ISBN: |
0792849205 9780792849209 |
Author Notes: |
Hepburn wrote The Making of the African Queen and Me: Stories of My Life. She is one of America's best known actresses, and earned four Academy Awards. (Bowker Author Biography) |