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Jan 1, 2009 · Alex von Tunzelmann. Thu 1 Jan 2009 07.15 EST. Becket (1964) Director: Peter Glenville. Entertainment grade: B–. History grade: D. Thomas Becket became chancellor to Henry II of England in...
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. 1,408 IMDb 7.8 2 h 28 min 1964. X-Ray 13+. Drama · Historical · Ambitious · Cerebral.
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...
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Becket (1964) - Turner Classic Movies. Brief Synopsis. England's King Henry II appoints his best friend Archbishop of Canterbury then turns on him. Cast & Crew. Read More. Peter Glenville. Director. Richard Burton. Thomas Becket. Peter O'toole. King Henry II. John Gielgud. King Louis VII of France. Donald Wolfit. Gilbert Folliot, Bishop of London.
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.
Feb 12, 2023 · Subscribed. 4.1K. 397K views 1 year ago. Debauched King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) installs his longtime court facilitator Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming...
Director. Edward Anhalt. Screenplay. King Henry II of England has trouble with the Church. When the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, he has a brilliant idea. Rather than appoint another pious cleric loyal to Rome and the Church, he will appoint his old drinking and wenching buddy, Thomas Becket, technically a deacon of the church, to the post.
