If Lord of the Rings had been made in the 80's, I'd have cast Peter O'Toole as Gandalf. Much as I love McKellen's performance, O'Toole has always seemed closer to the book characterization of Gandalf, who wasn't quite so warm and avuncular as the movie version.
One of the best couples ever seen on movie screen! Both are drop-dead gorgeous, both in looks and charisma and of course as top-actors! We are so lucky to have this movie along wither other top movies which we can hand on to future generations.
I have watched this masterpiece (Lion In Winter) of film and acting so many times I cannot count. Its a Gem, and these two together are just AMAZING! Bless them!
Hepburn was born to play the strong-willed Eleanor of Aquitaine....as was O'Toole to play Henry. I would have loved to seen them playing Henry and Eleanor again one last time...someone should have made another film about Henry and Eleanor towards the end of their lives, Henry's death after his past battle for the throne with Richard, Eleanor free from her imprisonment, and Eleanor traveling to Spain to choose one of her granddaughters to be the wife of the future king of France. I bet it a film like that would have gotten O'Toole and Hepburn another Oscar nomination for them bith
POT once told me that during the filming of Lion in winter the wonderful Katherine Hepburn was worried about his health. She knew he wouldn't stop the gargle - and indeed would never make a fuss about that - so instead she rather pointedly gave him a flash racing bike for Christmas, all the better to keep fit. The gallant O'Toole then asked what present he could possibly give in return, anything just say. She answered that she adored the Donegal tweed jackets he wore. For many years after that a gift wrapped bike would turn up at location for POT to ensure the fitness programme was not being ignored; meanwhile he would mail the finest Donegal tweed jackets which she wore with trademark style and panache. He probably embellished the tale a little but they were thick as thieves and a great double act, such a shame they didn't do another film together although frankly they could never top Lions in winter so perhaps they were the wise ones after all.
I love Kate and she was amazing. I will say that Glenn Close did an amazing job in the 2003 British TV movie version - even better than I could have hoped. Sadly, as much as I love Patrick Stewart I felt a little let down - he was very good but did not compare to Peter O'Toole in the role (while I thought Close was in the same neighborhood as Hepburn)
@@jamesrawlins735 I think I was let down by Stewart because he didn't really do anything surprising or original with Henry. He was just a kind of generic Jolly Bastard. I was more impressed with Close, and her decision to make Eleanor both more regal and more wounded than Hepburn's. It was an interesting choice.
It's interesting that the first woman which came to his mind was Vivien Leigh...I think she would've done so well in the role.. it could've been her third Oscar.
Leigh died in 1967, the same year as Spencer Tracy. She had not been well for years Her last movie was "Ship of Fools" in 1965. Lion in Winter was filmed in 1968
Ah. America. I lived there 26 yrs. My son is American. For all its flaws, I love it so very much. She was good to me also. When I get my passport stamped and they say, "Welcome home, ma'am", it makes my heart soar. My adopted country. I love you.
Refreshing to hear when there are so many disparaging remarks abounding on the net. Every country has it's good and bad sides and much of the negative is simply down to bad leadership rather than bad people. Nice comment.
Oh, how I *DO* wish people who own channels would date the stuff they upload! I only give “thumbs up” to those who do, and *never, EVER* subscribe to those who don’t!
Hello, Serai3! HOW ARE YOU? I AM NOT "AMERICAN" BUT I AGREE 100% WITH YOU... " HOW THE HEART OF MR. O'TOOLE WILL BE IF HE SAW AMERICA, NOW?... ( and the heart of THAT FABULOUS MISS HEPBURN!...) Do me a favour, please?!...STAY WELL AND HAVE A "BETTER" 2018, YES?!...IN TRUTH, WE ALL NEED A BETTER 2018, DON'T WE?!...
Yes. He woke us up to the dangers of complacency and to how quickly something so magnificent and wonderful can be usurped and corrupted by the worst and most base we have to offer -- and to how quickly something as precious as true democracy can become a mockery of itself by the uprising of the vile, the greedy, and the selfish. Yes, Americans became too complacent with thinking nothing so disgusting and crude could rise to the top, because it was believed we no longer needed to guard against the vile depths of the ugliness writhing, waiting, at the bottom for an opportunity to spread the ignorance, hatred, and fascist ideologies we now find like a sickening, black coating of oil, infecting everything it touches. But, yes. Thank God for it, because that which was hidden and unknown by complacency has indeed woken true Americans who still have love, and tolerance, and a belief in the good that this country can stand for. The incredulous rising of Trump and his ilk has galvanized true patriots to throw off complacency and work together to scrap off the scum floating on the surface -- giving the illusion of depth, but truly just a shallow, dying reminder of the ugliness that has mixed with the good -- so we can emerge the better for it. Thank God for the ignorance and arrogance of Trump and his minions, which has allowed the rest of us to remember our duty to protect this precious democracy from threats both foreign and domestic -- especially domestic. Yes we are awake; we are organized; and we are bringing down Trump and his ilk so America will truly be blessed once more.
By a strange coincidence, Katharine Hepburn was 61 years old in 1968, when "The Lion in Winter" was made -- the exact age that Eleanor of Aquitaine was in 1183, the year in which "The Lion in Winter" is set. God giving the casting director a subtle nudge, perhaps?
Do you have a copy of the video homage they showed at the Kennedy Center Honors for Hepburn? Not the tribute by Glenn Close, Angela Lansbury and Lauren Bacall which is on TH-cam, but the rest of the segment about Hepburn? Thanks!
I think this is what you mean: th-cam.com/video/jgXgsCom-1Y/w-d-xo.html This is the only video I've got from the Kennedy Center Honors which wasn't on TH-cam. Enjoy!
wow, so agree that Kate represented the true spirit of America ... and so thank goddess that she is not here to witness America’s darkest most shameful hour
I just recently became engulfed in the world of Eleanor of Aquitaine and I must say Katharine Hepburn and Peter O’Toole were epic, and I must add that Patrick Stewart and Glenn Close did amazing at reprising the roles in the early 2000’s But Katharine made this role. If you’re into George RR Martins ASOIAF works, and know who Queen Alysanne Targaryen is, apparently George wrote her character with Katharines role in this movie as inspiration. Alyssanne was already one of my favorite characters but now I will forever envision Katharine Hepburn as her.
James Goldman doesn't get enough credit. His script is one of the best I know of. Everyone bangs on about Network, and rightly so, but I think the Lion in Winter is superior.
I loved the Lion in Winter and Hepburn, but I am intrigued that he did not mention his ex- wife Sian Phillips in this interview as another possible Eleanor. Of course he would not have wanted her to be acting opposite him for personal reasons but she would have been just as good as (possibly even better than) Hepburn..
@Miles Montemore: 00:59 - O'Toole clearly says it was a play that he read but had not seen which almost certainly referred to the Preston/Harris production. That said, I cannot find any reference to 'A Day In The Life Of Henry II'. It's possible that was the working title for 'The Lion In Winter'. Coincidentally, 'A Day In The Life' by the Beatles was released while the film was in pre-production so maybe they were having a bit of fun.
Let me explain this to you. A Broadway play has a script and a script is something one reads....he might have gotten it mixed up with remembering it as a novel or something but it was something he read.....freakin' donut hole for brains, trying to make a point so you have something to write....
It’s really just a matter of subjective taste. A lot of people can’t stand Hepburn’s co-Oscar winner that year - Streisand - but it’s hard to deny that they are both unique, like them or not.
Kate was repetive , had limited range , looked average for hollywoodd standards but she had originality. Ingrid Bergman said World worships originality
One of the most quotable, rewatchable movies ever made.
Eleanor: "There'll be pork in the treetops come morning."
"...but the troops, were dazzled." LOL
@@elizabeths4371 rery,pt
I can listen to Peter O'Toole's voice forever. He can talk about anything, it doesn't matter what, it caresses the soul.
If Lord of the Rings had been made in the 80's, I'd have cast Peter O'Toole as Gandalf. Much as I love McKellen's performance, O'Toole has always seemed closer to the book characterization of Gandalf, who wasn't quite so warm and avuncular as the movie version.
I never thought that Peter O'Toole was handsome, but he was hot in "The Lion in Winter." I never grow tired of watching this brilliant film.
One of the best couples ever seen on movie screen! Both are drop-dead gorgeous, both in looks and charisma and of course as top-actors! We are so lucky to have this movie along wither other top movies which we can hand on to future generations.
He was an incredible actor
I have watched this masterpiece (Lion In Winter) of film and acting so many times I cannot count. Its a Gem, and these two together are just AMAZING! Bless them!
There was Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf, with Taylor and Burton, and then there was this - it's all lightning, thunder and fire! Magnificent!
Fred Ferd you're absolutely right. I would, however, throw in Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh in Streetcar Named Desire.
3;14: What acting, what a scene!! "But the troops were dazzled." So say we all.
"I'm like the EARTH old man, there isn't any WAY around me." WOW.
dialogue in this was fabulous
Hepburn was born to play the strong-willed Eleanor of Aquitaine....as was O'Toole to play Henry. I would have loved to seen them playing Henry and Eleanor again one last time...someone should have made another film about Henry and Eleanor towards the end of their lives, Henry's death after his past battle for the throne with Richard, Eleanor free from her imprisonment, and Eleanor traveling to Spain to choose one of her granddaughters to be the wife of the future king of France. I bet it a film like that would have gotten O'Toole and Hepburn another Oscar nomination for them bith
We miss you Mr. O'Toole
TLR Jon We miss you too, Kate.
POT once told me that during the filming of Lion in winter the wonderful Katherine Hepburn was worried about his health. She knew he wouldn't stop the gargle - and indeed would never make a fuss about that - so instead she rather pointedly gave him a flash racing bike for Christmas, all the better to keep fit. The gallant O'Toole then asked what present he could possibly give in return, anything just say. She answered that she adored the Donegal tweed jackets he wore. For many years after that a gift wrapped bike would turn up at location for POT to ensure the fitness programme was not being ignored; meanwhile he would mail the finest Donegal tweed jackets which she wore with trademark style and panache. He probably embellished the tale a little but they were thick as thieves and a great double act, such a shame they didn't do another film together although frankly they could never top Lions in winter so perhaps they were the wise ones after all.
Class, elegance, style and dangerous charm. He's everything a movie star could be and was.
What a great performance by Kate
My Favourite of hers.
Great last statement from Peter O'Toole here! Kate' was simply too intelligent for most of us, in particular for the most men :-D
I can’t begin to imagine any other actress in that role. Kate Hepburn was & is unmatched.
I love Kate and she was amazing. I will say that Glenn Close did an amazing job in the 2003 British TV movie version - even better than I could have hoped. Sadly, as much as I love Patrick Stewart I felt a little let down - he was very good but did not compare to Peter O'Toole in the role (while I thought Close was in the same neighborhood as Hepburn)
@@jamesrawlins735 I think I was let down by Stewart because he didn't really do anything surprising or original with Henry. He was just a kind of generic Jolly Bastard. I was more impressed with Close, and her decision to make Eleanor both more regal and more wounded than Hepburn's. It was an interesting choice.
It's interesting that the first woman which came to his mind was Vivien Leigh...I think she would've done so well in the role.. it could've been her third Oscar.
Leigh died in 1967, the same year as Spencer Tracy. She had not been well for years Her last movie was "Ship of Fools" in 1965. Lion in Winter was filmed in 1968
Ah. America. I lived there 26 yrs. My son is American. For all its flaws, I love it so very much. She was good to me also. When I get my passport stamped and they say, "Welcome home, ma'am", it makes my heart soar. My adopted country. I love you.
where are you originally from
Refreshing to hear when there are so many disparaging remarks abounding on the net. Every country has it's good and bad sides and much of the negative is simply down to bad leadership rather than bad people. Nice comment.
Thank you for posting this as its always interesting to hear from the actors/actresses themselves.
O’Toole is spot on here about the character of Eleanor. She is the center of the story.
'When your country defines itself ...' Prophetic words from Mr O'Toole.
Durins Bane It was defined,.but she took up the mantle of empire in 1898 and things have not been quite the same since.
OH how we are defining ourselves down into the gutter. RIP my beautiful USA...
Oh, how I *DO* wish people who own channels would date the stuff they upload! I only give “thumbs up” to those who do, and *never, EVER* subscribe to those who don’t!
How his heart would have broken to see America now.
Serai3 As mine is. American, I wither in shame for my country.
Hello, Serai3! HOW ARE YOU? I AM NOT "AMERICAN" BUT I AGREE 100% WITH YOU... " HOW THE HEART OF MR. O'TOOLE WILL BE IF HE SAW AMERICA, NOW?... ( and the heart of THAT FABULOUS MISS HEPBURN!...)
Do me a favour, please?!...STAY WELL AND HAVE A "BETTER" 2018, YES?!...IN TRUTH, WE ALL NEED A BETTER 2018, DON'T WE?!...
Americans have been sleep walking for 40 years!
President Trump woke up Americans!!!!
Thank God for it!!!
Yes. He woke us up to the dangers of complacency and to how quickly something so magnificent and wonderful can be usurped and corrupted by the worst and most base we have to offer -- and to how quickly something as precious as true democracy can become a mockery of itself by the uprising of the vile, the greedy, and the selfish. Yes, Americans became too complacent with thinking nothing so disgusting and crude could rise to the top, because it was believed we no longer needed to guard against the vile depths of the ugliness writhing, waiting, at the bottom for an opportunity to spread the ignorance, hatred, and fascist ideologies we now find like a sickening, black coating of oil, infecting everything it touches. But, yes. Thank God for it, because that which was hidden and unknown by complacency has indeed woken true Americans who still have love, and tolerance, and a belief in the good that this country can stand for. The incredulous rising of Trump and his ilk has galvanized true patriots to throw off complacency and work together to scrap off the scum floating on the surface -- giving the illusion of depth, but truly just a shallow, dying reminder of the ugliness that has mixed with the good -- so we can emerge the better for it. Thank God for the ignorance and arrogance of Trump and his minions, which has allowed the rest of us to remember our duty to protect this precious democracy from threats both foreign and domestic -- especially domestic. Yes we are awake; we are organized; and we are bringing down Trump and his ilk so America will truly be blessed once more.
@@margaretsmith756 do you libtards have to whine all the time, every blinking day , take a mental health day , put the TDS away, Just one day
Great
I can't think of any other actress to play that part.
I love Katherine Hepburn but I would be curious to know how Vivien Leigh would have been in this role. Alas she died a month after Spencer Tracy 😕
Is it possible to upload the whole interview?
By a strange coincidence, Katharine Hepburn was 61 years old in 1968, when "The Lion in Winter" was made -- the exact age that Eleanor of Aquitaine was in 1183, the year in which "The Lion in Winter" is set. God giving the casting director a subtle nudge, perhaps?
Do you have a copy of the video homage they showed at the Kennedy Center Honors for Hepburn? Not the tribute by Glenn Close, Angela Lansbury and Lauren Bacall which is on TH-cam, but the rest of the segment about Hepburn? Thanks!
I think this is what you mean: th-cam.com/video/jgXgsCom-1Y/w-d-xo.html
This is the only video I've got from the Kennedy Center Honors which wasn't on TH-cam. Enjoy!
thedivinemisshepburn thank you, yes that was what I was looking for! Thanks for posting!
Abhimanyu Katyal i
Does she ever take off that bloody scarf?
wow, so agree that Kate represented the true spirit of America ... and so thank goddess that she is not here to witness America’s darkest most shameful hour
I just recently became engulfed in the world of Eleanor of Aquitaine and I must say Katharine Hepburn and Peter O’Toole were epic, and I must add that Patrick Stewart and Glenn Close did amazing at reprising the roles in the early 2000’s
But Katharine made this role. If you’re into George RR Martins ASOIAF works, and know who Queen Alysanne Targaryen is, apparently George wrote her character with Katharines role in this movie as inspiration. Alyssanne was already one of my favorite characters but now I will forever envision Katharine Hepburn as her.
Glenn Close and Patrick Stewart
What would she think of Trump?
What any communist would.
@@blendarichter9347 - Please provide three examples.
@@blendarichter9347 A communist would love Trump considering how much he kisses Putin's ass.
She would wonder how a toupee with hot air would go so far for so little.
As a huge liberal, who cares?
James Goldman doesn't get enough credit. His script is one of the best I know of. Everyone bangs on about Network, and rightly so, but I think the Lion in Winter is superior.
I guess Charlie doesn't smoke.
@BRUCE JEANDUC:
Not to worry; O'Toole smokes enough for both of them.
I loved the Lion in Winter and Hepburn, but I am intrigued that he did not mention his ex- wife Sian Phillips in this interview as another possible Eleanor. Of course he would not have wanted her to be acting opposite him for personal reasons but she would have been just as good as (possibly even better than) Hepburn..
Sian Phillips: An AMAZING actress whom I Always think of as Livia in I Claudius
Pretty sure Sian Phillips played Eleanor in a cameo in a TV version of "Ivanhoe" that i remember (1997).
This movie should have won just about every Oscar there was in 1968. But Hollywood being Hollywood...
I bet Charlie Rose doesn't have affection for America anymore
O'Toole is so full of it. This was not based on something he read. It's based on the Broadway play with Rosemary Harris and Robert Preston. Cheers.
@Miles Montemore:
00:59 - O'Toole clearly says it was a play that he read but had not seen which almost certainly referred to the Preston/Harris production.
That said, I cannot find any reference to 'A Day In The Life Of Henry II'. It's possible that was the working title for 'The Lion In Winter'.
Coincidentally, 'A Day In The Life' by the Beatles was released while the film was in pre-production so maybe they were having a bit of fun.
Let me explain this to you. A Broadway play has a script and a script is something one reads....he might have gotten it mixed up with remembering it as a novel or something but it was something he read.....freakin' donut hole for brains, trying to make a point so you have something to write....
american spirit is dead...buried in a covid coffin
Can anyone explain to me what is the appeal of Katharine Hepburn? I think she is mannered and that voice, to me, is unbearable.
Have you seen any of her movies? Good Lord, you have no taste.
Jean-Pierre Huot i felt the same way until I saw her on stage. Can’t explain the magnificence.
@@yokie52 guess who's coming to dinner...
It’s really just a matter of subjective taste. A lot of people can’t stand Hepburn’s co-Oscar winner that year - Streisand - but it’s hard to deny that they are both unique, like them or not.
Kate was repetive , had limited range , looked average for hollywoodd standards but she had originality. Ingrid Bergman said World worships originality
I love O’tool but the head bopping Hepburn was just awful!
Sigh....I suppose in the name of free speech we have to let people like you have your say.....speaks well of us, to hear you out....