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Becket

1964 • 2h28m Drama, History

Rating

7.1/10

Popularity

8

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.

Details

Director

Peter Glenville

Screenplay

Edward Anhalt

Cast

Richard Burton

Peter O'Toole

John Gielgud

Release date

3/11/1964

Status

Released

Revenue

$9,100,000

Origin country

US

GB

Vote count

194