An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time!
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.
Becket (1964) is a drama and history film directed by Peter Glenville, released on March 11, 1964 with a runtime of 2h 28m. It stars Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud and Gino Cervi. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 207 ratings.
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Richard Burton
as Thomas Becket
Peter O'Toole
as King Henry II of England
John Gielgud
as King Louis VII of France
Gino Cervi
as Cardinal Zambelli
Paolo Stoppa
as Pope Alexander III
Donald Wolfit
as Bishop Folliot
David Weston
as Brother John
Martita Hunt
as Empress Matilda
Pamela Brown
as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine
Percy Herbert
as Baron
Siân Phillips
as Gwendolen
Inigo Jackson
as Robert de Beaumont
Directed by Peter Glenville, written by Edward Anhalt and Jean Anouilh, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 207 ratings.
Here's my royal foot on your royal buttocks! King Henry II of England has grown tired of the interference of the Church. When the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, he senses an opportunity to gain the upper hand. Much to the church, and Thomas Becket's surprise, he appoints his great friend Thomas to the highly important position. What Henry hadn't bargained for was that Becket takes the role very serious indeed and…
Reviewed on May 24, 2020
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The main cast of Becket (1964) includes Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi and Paolo Stoppa. The film was directed by Peter Glenville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Becket was released on March 11, 1964 and runs for 2h 28m.
Becket (1964) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 207 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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