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Becket is a 1964 British historical drama film about the historic, tumultuous relationship between Henry II of England and his friend-turned-bishop Thomas Becket. It is a dramatic film adaptation of the 1959 play Becket or the Honour of God by Jean Anouilh made by Hal Wallis Productions and released by Paramount Pictures . [3]
Becket: Directed by Peter Glenville. With Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi. King Henry II of England comes to terms with his affection for his close friend and confidant Thomas Becket, who finds his true honor by observing God's divine will rather than the King's.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Peter Glenville
- 1964-03-11
The film stars John David Washington as an American tourist vacationing in Greece who becomes the target of a manhunt after an accident embroils him in a political conspiracy, and he must reach the embassy to clear his name; Boyd Holbrook, Vicky Krieps, and Alicia Vikander also star.
Aug 13, 2021 · John David Washington stars as an American tourist who becomes a target of a manhunt after a car accident in Greece. The film, directed by Ferdinando Cito Filomarino, explores themes of survival, lies and conspiracy.
- (29K)
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Ferdinando Cito Filomarino
- 2021-08-13
Debauched King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) installs his longtime court facilitator Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming that his old friend will be a compliant...
- (28)
- Peter Glenville
- PG-13
- Richard Burton
Feb 12, 2023 · Debauched King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) installs his longtime court facilitator Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming that...
- 148 min
- 477.5K
- DK Classics
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A historical drama about the conflict between King Henry II and his former friend Thomas Becket, who becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury and defies the King's authority. See the plot details, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia and more on IMDb.
