Becket (1964)
An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time!
1964 · PG-13 · 2h 28m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
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.
Director: Peter Glenville
Writers: Edward Anhalt
Music by: Laurence Rosenthal
Cinematography: Geoffrey Unsworth
Editor: Anne V. Coates
Box office: $9M · Rated 7.2/10 by 202 viewers
Cast
Richard Burton as Thomas BecketPeter O'Toole as King Henry II of EnglandJohn Gielgud as King Louis VII of FranceGino Cervi as Cardinal ZambelliPaolo Stoppa as Pope Alexander IIIDonald Wolfit as Bishop FolliotDavid Weston as Brother JohnMartita Hunt as Empress MatildaPamela Brown as Queen Eleanor of AquitainePercy Herbert as BaronSiân Phillips as GwendolenInigo Jackson as Robert de BeaumontMore like this
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