Becket (1964)

03/11/1964 (GB) • 2h 28m

Drama, History

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

Richard Burton

Thomas Becket

Peter O'Toole

King Henry II of England

John Gielgud

King Louis VII of France

Gino Cervi

Cardinal Zambelli

Paolo Stoppa

Pope Alexander III

Donald Wolfit

Bishop Folliot

David Weston

Brother John

Martita Hunt

Empress Matilda

Pamela Brown

Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$9,100,000.00

Keywords

england

bishop

based on play or musical

canterbury

archbishop

12th century

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