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Becket

1964•2h 28m•★ 7.2•Released

DramaHistory

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

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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.

Movie details

Release date: 1964
Runtime: 2h 28m
Genres: Drama, History
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Director: Peter Glenville
Production: Paramount Pictures, Keep Films
Revenue: $9,100,000

Cast

Portrait of Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Thomas Becket

Portrait of Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

King Henry II of England

Portrait of John Gielgud

John Gielgud

King Louis VII of France

Portrait of Gino Cervi

Gino Cervi

Cardinal Zambelli

Portrait of Paolo Stoppa

Paolo Stoppa

Pope Alexander III

Portrait of Donald Wolfit

Donald Wolfit

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Becket (1964) Trailer | Richard Burton | Peter O'Toole•Trailer

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