Becket

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.

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Release date

11 Mar 1964

Runtime

2 h 28 min

• TMDB 7.2

Genres

• Drama
• History

Director

Peter Glenville

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Countries

• GB
• US

Cast

Richard Burtonas Thomas BecketPeter O'Tooleas King Henry II of EnglandJohn Gielgudas King Louis VII of FranceGino Cervias Cardinal ZambelliPaolo Stoppaas Pope Alexander IIIDonald Wolfitas Bishop FolliotDavid Westonas Brother JohnMartita Huntas Empress MatildaPamela Brownas Queen Eleanor of AquitainePercy Herbertas Baron

Writers

Edward Anhalt

Composer

Laurence Rosenthal

Cinematography

Geoffrey Unsworth

Studios

Paramount PicturesKFKeep Films

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