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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]
- $3 million
- Laurence Rosenthal
- 11 March 1964
- Hal B. Wallis
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
Feb 12, 2023 · Subscribed. 5K. 446K views 1 year ago. Debauched King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) installs his longtime court facilitator Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming...
- 148 min
- 450.1K
- DK Classics
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...
- (392)
- Peter Glenville
- PG-13
- Richard Burton
Becket (1964) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
As the story opens, King Henry II (Peter O'Toole), who ruled England from 1154 to 1189 has entered Canterbury Cathedral to do penance at the tomb of his former friend, Thomas Becket (Richard Burton). Bare to the waist, the King kneels to receive a flogging from Saxon monks.
Becket. For the first time in more than 40 years, experience two of the greatest actors of our time in one of the most honored motion pictures in history. Peter O'Toole delivers an electrifying performance as the mischievous Henry II, who surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted valet Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as Chancellor.
