Thomas à Becket
Search results
Becket is a 1964 British historical drama film about the historic, tumultuous relationship between Henry II of England and his friend-turned-bishop Thomas Becket. It is a dramatic film adaptation of the 1959 play Becket or the Honour of God by Jean Anouilh made by Hal Wallis Productions and released by Paramount Pictures . [3]
Becket: Directed by Peter Glenville. With Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi. King Henry II of England comes to terms with his affection for his close friend and confidant Thomas Becket, who finds his true honor by observing God's divine will rather than the King's.
- (16K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Peter Glenville
- 1964-03-11
When the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, he has a brilliant idea. Rather than appoint another pious cleric loyal to Rome and the Church, he will appoint his old drinking and wenching buddy, Thomas Becket, technically a deacon of the church, to the post.
Becket -- (Movie Clip) Archbishop King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) announces his fateful decision to his friend and chancellor Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) in Becket, 1964, directed by Peter Glenville from Jean Anoulih's play.
- Peter Glenville, Colin Brewer
- Richard Burton
Debauched King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) installs his longtime court facilitator Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming that his old friend will be a compliant...
- (28)
- Peter Glenville
- PG-13
- Richard Burton
Debauched King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) installs his longtime court facilitator Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming that his old friend will be a compliant and loyal lackey in the King's on-going battles with the church.
Directed by Peter Glenville. An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time! King Henry II of England has trouble with the Church. When the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, he has a brilliant idea.
