england,bishop,based on play or musical,canterbury,archbishop,12th century,preserved film

Becket (1964)

Poster for Becket

An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Glenville
  • Profile picture of Richard Burton
    Thomas Becket Richard Burton
  • Profile picture of Peter O'Toole
    King Henry II of England Peter O'Toole
  • Profile picture of John Gielgud
    King Louis VII of France John Gielgud
  • Profile picture of Gino Cervi
    Cardinal Zambelli Gino Cervi
  • Profile picture of Paolo Stoppa
    Pope Alexander III Paolo Stoppa
  • Profile picture of Donald Wolfit
    Bishop Folliot Donald Wolfit
  • Profile picture of David Weston
    Brother John David Weston
  • Profile picture of Martita Hunt
    Empress Matilda Martita Hunt

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Keywords

  • england
  • bishop
  • based on play or musical
  • canterbury
  • archbishop
  • 12th century
  • preserved film