Who would play the leads now???

They already did a remake in 2003. Patrick Stewart was Henry, Glenn Close was Eleanor.

Interestingly, Jonathan Rhys Meyers WAS in the remake as Philip.

Thank you for not suggesting George Clooney...that's getting to be a pet peeve of mine.

Personally, I'm very satisfied with the original.

"I could peel you like a pear and God himself would call it justice!"

I'd love to see Judi Dench in this role; she could make it her own and pull it off. I can't think of anyone who'd equal Peter O'Toole's performance, however.

The remake was a big disappointment to me, even though some quality people were involved.

Agreed, no remake needed, but . . .

For Henry the same actor keeps popping into my brain - Russell Crowe. You might think he's too young but he's currently 48 years old. Henry is 50 but still a vigorous, powerful man. I think Crowe would be ideal.

Elinor is more difficult to cast. She is 61 but was once a beauty. Sorry but that rules out Maggie Smith and Judy Dench. Helen Mirren would be a wonderful choice. Maybe even Meryl Streep.

Surprised no one has mentioned Tom Hardy - perfect choice to play Richard.

Maybe a remake isn't such a bad idea?

"Push the button, Max!"

Sign me up for Brian Cox as Henry(though your other two choices are great) and Fassbender as Richard

Daniel Day-Lewis as Henry, Helen Mirren as Eleanor, Henry Cavill as Richard, Andrew Garfield as Geoffrey, Mia Wasikowska as Alais, Jaimie Campbell Bower as Philip.

Yeah, they're dead; they're--all messed up!

Gary Oldman - King Henry
Meryl Streep - Eleanor

Leonardo DiCaprio - Richard
Joseph Gordo-Levitt - Geoffrey
Daniel Radcliffe - John

Michael Fassbender - Phillip
Mia Wasikowska - Alice