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Becket (1964 film) Becket. (1964 film) 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 ...
- $3 million
- Laurence Rosenthal
- 11 March 1964
- Hal B. Wallis
A historical drama film based on Jean Anouilh's play, starring Richard Burton as Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who defied King Henry II. The film won an Oscar and depicts the conflict between the church and the state in 12th century England.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Peter Glenville
- 1964-03-11
Thomas Becket ( / ˈbɛkɪt / ), also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London [1] and later Thomas à Becket [note 1] (21 December 1119 or 1120 – 29 December 1170), served as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162, and then notably as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his death in 1170.
- Gilbert Beket, Matilda
- Robert of Ghent
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Becket is a movie adaptation of a play about the conflict between King Henry II and his archbishop Thomas Becket over the separation of church and state. The film features Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole in Oscar-nominated performances, and has a 75% Tomatometer and an 87% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Peter Glenville
- PG-13
- Richard Burton
Becket. For the first time in more than 40 years, experience two of the greatest actors of our time in one of the most honored motion pictures in history. Peter O'Toole delivers an electrifying performance as the mischievous Henry II, who surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted valet Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as Chancellor.
May 25, 2015 · A film adaptation of a play by Jean Anouilh, Becket depicts the conflict between King Henry II and his archbishop Thomas à Becket in medieval England. The film features Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole in Oscar-nominated roles and won the Best Adapted Screenplay award.
Becket is a 1964 film adaptation of the historical epic by Jean Anouilh, based on the true story of the Archbishop of Canterbury who defied the King of England and the Pope. Starring Peter O'toole, Richard Burton, and John Gielgud, the film depicts the conflict between the Archbishop and the King, the Pope, and the nobles of England.
