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Becket
1964
A historical costume drama of the grandest order, "Becket" is the true story of the friendship between King Henry II and Thomas à Becket, a royal courtier and confidant whom Henry appoints as Archbishop of Canterbury. Once proposed for the office, Becket immediately perceives what the King does not: that his job as head of the .. Read more
| Starring | Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton, Donald Wolfit, John Gielgud |
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| Director | Peter Glenville |
| Genres | Drama |
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Becket
A historical costume drama of the grandest order, "Becket" is the true story of the friendship between King Henry II and Thomas à Becket, a royal courtier and confidant whom Henry appoints as Archbishop of Canterbury. Once proposed for the office, Becket immediately perceives what the King does not: that his job as head of the Church will inevitably bring him into conflict with the King's interests. Until that point, he had been the King's closest friend and beloved companion, serving him faithfully in all things despite Henry's attitude towards the Church. However, he sees that as Archbishop he will be unable to take so nonchalant an attitude, and so vigorously objects to the plan. The basic theme covering separation of church and state reverberates as it did between King Henry VIII and Thomas More, 400 years later [as famously recounted in "A Man for All Seasons"] and still reverberates today. As Becket takes his duties with the church more seriously, their lifelong friendship is strenuously tested. He finds himself increasingly at odds with the King, setting off a chain of events that will culminate in tragedy.
| Starring | Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton, Donald Wolfit, John Gielgud, Sian Phillips, Pamela Brown |
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| Director | Peter Glenville |
| Studio | SECOND SIGHT FILMS LTD. |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 22 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1964 To Rent: DVD: 14 May 2007 |
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- 08 Oct 2007 at 15:26
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Excellent Becket
In an effort to bring to screen the comedy and tragedy of St. Thomas à Becket, director Peter Glenville offers a spectacular portrayal of this timeless ... read more »
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Truly Gripping Drama
The tension mounts inexorably in this classic play adaptation as the conflict between a reformed character and his long-standing friend, the king, who remains ... read more »
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Stirring stuff
A sturdy and literate adaptation of the Jean Anouilh play. Essentially this is just a two-hander as King Henry II looks on in dismay as his best friend and ... read more »
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A Hal Wallis History Lesson
Hal Wallis History lesson, the narrative sometimes connecting with the historical record, but Anouilh’s clever play is not well-served by such pedestrian ... read more »
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Plummer still upset about missing out on 1964 movie role
- WENN Newsdesk
- 08 Dec 2011
Christopher Plummer is still sore about missing out on the lead in 1964 movie Becket - because he originated the role on the stage. Peter O'Toole earned a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Henry II in the historical epic but Plummer, who is a favourite to land next year's Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his role in Beginners, feels the part should have been his. He tells The Hollywood Reporter, "I made a little success in London in Becket... (and) I was furious when... Read more
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A historical costume drama of the grandest order, "Becket" is the true story of the friendship between King Henry II and Thomas à Becket, a royal courtier and confidant whom Henry appoints as Archbishop of Canterbury. Once proposed for the office, Becket immediately perceives what the King does not:...
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