Becket (1964)

  • PG-13
  • 03/11/1964 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 2h 28m

An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time!

Overview

Thomas Becket, Henry II's longtime advisor, finds his friendship with the debauched king corroding when he is unwillingly appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury in an attempt to gain absolute loyalty from the Church.

Peter Glenville

Director

Edward Anhalt

Screenplay

Cast

Richard Burton's headshot

Richard Burton

Thomas Becket
Peter O'Toole's headshot

Peter O'Toole

King Henry II of England
John Gielgud's headshot

John Gielgud

King Louis VII of France
Gino Cervi's headshot

Gino Cervi

Cardinal Zambelli
Paolo Stoppa's headshot

Paolo Stoppa

Pope Alexander III
Donald Wolfit's headshot

Donald Wolfit

Bishop Folliot
David Weston's headshot

David Weston

Brother John
Martita Hunt's headshot

Martita Hunt

Empress Matilda

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