1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. When he allows his imprisoned wife Eleanor of Aquitaine out for a Christmas visit, they all variously plot to force him into a ...

Nominations


41st ceremony (1968) ACTRESS

The Lion in Winter

Winner

Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine

NOTE: A tie. The other winner in this category was Barbra Streisand (Funny Girl).