Murder in the Cathedral(1951)
Murder in the Cathedral Synopsis
Murder in the Cathedral is a story about Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, and his struggles against temptation and personal vanity prior to his murder in the great Cathedral.
Murder in the Cathedral (1951) is a drama and history film directed by George Hoellering, released on September 10, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars John Groser, Alexander Gauge, Donald Bisset and Leo McKern. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- George Hoellering
- Writers:
- T. S. Eliot
- Producers:
- George Hoellering
- Cinematographer:
- David Kosky
- Composer:
- László Lajtha
- Production:
- Film Traders Ltd
- Status:
- Released
Murder in the Cathedral Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Groser
John Groser
as Thomas a Becket
Alexander Gauge
as King Henry II
Donald Bisset
as First Priest
Leo McKern
as Third Knight
Niall MacGinnis
as Herald
Michael Aldridge
as Second Knight
T. S. Eliot
as Voice of Fourth Tempter
Mark Dignam
as First Knight
Paul Rogers
as Fourth Knight
- William Patrick
William Patrick
as Archbishop's Knight
- Basil Burton
Basil Burton
as Third Tempter
- David Ward
David Ward
as First Tempter
Key crew
Directed by George Hoellering, written by T. S. Eliot, produced by George Hoellering.
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Murder in the Cathedral Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Murder in the Cathedral – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Murder in the Cathedral online?
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Murder in the Cathedral (1951) is available to stream on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Murder in the Cathedral?
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The main cast of Murder in the Cathedral (1951) includes John Groser, Alexander Gauge, Donald Bisset, Leo McKern and Niall MacGinnis. The film was directed by George Hoellering. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murder in the Cathedral released?
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Murder in the Cathedral was released on September 10, 1951 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Murder in the Cathedral worth watching?
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Murder in the Cathedral (1951) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 8 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.