Becket (1964)

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Directed by

Peter Glenville

Starring (View all)

Richard Burton
Becket / Thomas Becket

Peter O'Toole
His King / King Henry II

John Gielgud
King Louis of France / King Louis VII of France

Gino Cervi
the Cardinal / Cardinal Zambelli

Paolo Stoppa
the Pope / Pope Alexander III

Donald Wolfit
Bishop Folliot

David Weston
Brother John

Martita Hunt
Empress Matilda

Written by

Jean Anouilh
(play Becket)

Edward Anhalt
(screenplay)

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A very good movie

12 years, 1 month ago at Dec 29 22:37

johanlefourbe

Honestly, I have never heard of this movie before but since I'm a huge fan of Peter O'Toole, I still wanted to check it out. On the other hand, I can't say I knew much Richard Burton and I was more acquainted with his tumultuous relationship with Elizabeth Taylor than his work. Anyway, these two guys were just amazing in this movie. Indeed, they provided such great performances, it was just quite ... read more

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9 years, 12 months ago at Feb 5 8:36

Ben

Though based on the play based on the life of Thomas Becket, this film encapsulates much more than that. It's a story of being true to one self, and standing fast to your beliefs, no matter the cost.

Viewers take note this not an action film by any means but if drama is more your style or something you're willing to look into, start here. Burton and O'Toole perform their roles wonder... read more

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When King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) names his friend and former drinking partner Thomas à Becket (Richard Burton) the new Archbishop of Canterbury, he counts on his unbending loyalty when it comes to religious matters. But what he doesn't count on is Becket actually taking his job so seriously. O'Toole, Burton and co-star John Gielgud turn in a trio of Oscar-nominated performances in this critically acclaimed drama rooted deep in English history.

UPC: 030306105390

Tags: Drama (5), Biography (4), 1964 (3), Royalty (2), Based On A Play (2), Conflict (2), Period Piece (2), Biopic (2), 1960s (2), Death Penalty (2), British (2), Rock (2), King Henry II (1), Archbishop Of Canterbury (1), Paramount Pictures (1), Excellent Acting (1), 1100s (1), Historically Inaccurate (1), Cin: Geoffrey Unsworth (1), Church And State (1)

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"Based on the play by Jean Anouilh, "Becket" follows the friendship of King Henry II of England (Peter O’Toole) and Thomas Becket (Richard Burton), his servant and soon-to-be Bishop of Canterbury. Becket’s Christendom has alienated him from the king and, ultimately, cost his life once four barons slaughter the meddlesome priest and Henry canons him as a saint. For the most part, Peter Glenville’s film version of "Becket" is fairly respectful to the Tony Award winning play of religious cynic"

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