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Becket (1964)
Director: Peter Glenville
Cast: Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi
Runtime148 min
RatingPG-13
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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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Becket (1964) is a critically acclaimed historical drama directed by Peter Glenville. The film was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for both Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole. Becket has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 92%, indicating strong positive reception from both critics and audiences.
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Directed by the acclaimed Peter Glenville, the 1964 historical drama Becket features captivating performances from Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole as the complex relationship between King Henry II and his former friend Archbishop Thomas Becket unfolds in vivid detail. Fans of character-driven historical epics will find much to appreciate in this nuanced exploration of power, loyalty, and faith.
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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.
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