Topic

Becket

0 members

Comments

Ask this entity anything:

Free account · your comment posts right after signup

Topic

Becket

0 members

Becket is a 1964 British historical drama film about the historic, tumultuous relationship between Henry II of England and his friend-turned-bishop Thomas Becket. It is a dramatic film adaptation of the 1959 play Becket or the Honour of God by Jean Anouilh made by Hal Wallis Productions and released by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Peter Glenville and produced by Hal B. Wallis with Joseph H. Hazen as executive producer. The screenplay was written by Edward Anhalt based on Anouilh's play. The music score was by Laurence Rosenthal, the cinematography by Geoffrey Unsworth and the editing by Anne V. Coates.

Read the full article →

🎬 Movie

Screen catalogue →

1964 · 2h 28m · Drama · History

TMDB 7.2/10 (202 votes)

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.

Directed by Peter Glenville

Box office $9M worldwide

IMDb ↗

Family guide

Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗

Cast & crew

Peter GlenvilleDirector

Richard Burtonas Thomas Becket

Peter O'Tooleas King Henry II of England

John Gielgudas King Louis VII of France

Gino Cervias Cardinal Zambelli

Paolo Stoppaas Pope Alexander III

Donald Wolfitas Bishop Folliot

David Westonas Brother John

Martita Huntas Empress Matilda

Pamela Brownas Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine

Percy Herbertas Baron

Siân Phillipsas Gwendolen IInigo Jacksonas Robert de Beaumont

Felix Aylmeras Archbishop of Canterbury

Niall MacGinnisas Baron

Comments

Ask this entity anything:

Free account · your comment posts right after signup

Becket is a 1964 British historical drama film about the historic, tumultuous relationship between Henry II of England and his friend-turned-bishop Thomas Becket. It is a dramatic film adaptation of the 1959 play Becket or the Honour of God by Jean Anouilh made by Hal Wallis Productions and released by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Peter Glenville and produced by Hal B. Wallis with Joseph H. Hazen as executive producer. The screenplay was written by Edward Anhalt based on Anouilh's play. The music score was by Laurence Rosenthal, the cinematography by Geoffrey Unsworth and the editing by Anne V. Coates.

Read the full article →

🎬 Movie

Screen catalogue →

1964 · 2h 28m · Drama · History

TMDB 7.2/10 (202 votes)

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.

Directed by Peter Glenville

Box office $9M worldwide

IMDb ↗