{"product_id":"the-lion-in-winter-fyc","title":"The Lion In Winter FYC","description":"The Lion In Winter FYC DVD VIDEO MOVIE Showtime historical drama Close Stewart \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Showtime (in association with Hallmark Entertainme \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2004 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTHE LION IN WINTER   FYC (FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Lion in Winter is a taut historical drama and a Showtime original presentation starring Glenn Close and Patrick Stewart. Set during Christmas 1183, the film brings the claustrophobic intensity of the stage to the screen, recreating the royal court of King Henry II with atmospheric production design and a razor-sharp focus on character. Presented by Showtime in association with Hallmark Entertainment, this adaptation crystallizes a fierce marital and dynastic battle at the heart of medieval politics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt its core the story chronicles the bitter rivalry between Henry II and his formidable wife Eleanor of Aquitaine as their three surviving sons scheme and jockey for succession, turning kinship into a battlefield of wit, manipulation and wounded pride. Drawn from James Goldman’s celebrated play, the screenplay preserves the play’s acerbic dialogue and psychological complexity while allowing director Andrei Konchalovsky to open the action cinematically—balancing intimate performances with the broader stakes of crown and legacy. Themes of power, betrayal and the corrosive effects of ambition resonate throughout, making the film both a historical pageant and an intense character study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCast: Glenn Close, Patrick Stewart\u003cbr\u003eKey Credits:\u003cbr\u003eDirector: Andrei Konchalovsky\u003cbr\u003eScreenplay: James Goldman (based on his play)\u003cbr\u003eProduced by: Dyson Lovell\u003cbr\u003eMusic by: Richard Hartley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis production stands out for its powerhouse central performances and its faithful, yet refreshingly cinematic, treatment of a modern theatrical classic—offering viewers a compelling meditation on family, rulership and the human cost of political gamesmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Showtime (in association with Hallmark Entertainme","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51328285933846,"sku":"132093","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20265131610896scan.jpg?v=1779226540","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/the-lion-in-winter-fyc","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}