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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 . [3]
A historical drama film based on Jean Anouilh's play, starring Richard Burton as Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who defied King Henry II. The film won an Oscar and depicts the conflict between the church and the state in 12th century England.
Thomas Becket (/ ˈ b ɛ k ɪ t /), also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket (21 December 1119 or 1120 – 29 December 1170), served as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162, and then notably as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his death in 1170.
Feb 12, 2023 · Debauched King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) installs his longtime court facilitator Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming that...
May 27, 2019 · Directed by Peter Glenville. With Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole and John Gielgud.Becket Streaming : https://amzn.to/3QQljU9Becket Blu-ray : https://amzn.to/3...
A historical drama film about the conflict between King Henry II and his former friend Thomas Becket, who becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury. Watch the trailer, read the synopsis and user reviews, and find out where to stream the movie.
Debauched King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) installs his longtime court facilitator Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming that his old friend will be a compliant...
