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1964 Certificate PG
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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: that his job as head of the .. Read more

Starring Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton, Donald Wolfit, John Gielgud
Director Peter Glenville
Genres Drama

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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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