Becket

1964 7.1 (184 votes) 2h 28m

Genres

Drama History

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures
Keep Films

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.

Key Crew

Director: Peter Glenville

Producer: Hal B. Wallis

Director of Photography: Geoffrey Unsworth

Screenplay: Edward Anhalt

Top 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

Videos

Becket (1964) Trailer | Richard Burton | Peter O'Toole

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