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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]
The film stars John David Washington as an American tourist vacationing in Greece who becomes the target of a manhunt after an accident embroils him in a political conspiracy, and he must reach the embassy to clear his name; Boyd Holbrook, Vicky Krieps, and Alicia Vikander also star.
Becket: Directed by Peter Glenville. With Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi. King Henry II of England comes to terms with his affection for his close friend and confidant Thomas Becket, who finds his true honor by observing God's divine will rather than the King's.
Peter O'Toole delivers an electrifying performance as the mischievous Henry II, who surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted valet Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as Chancellor. 1,423 IMDb 7.8 2 h 28 min 1964. 13+. Drama · Historical · Ambitious · Cerebral.
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 his old friend will be a compliant...
1964 · 2 hr 29 min. PG-13. Drama. English King Henry II installs his friend Thomas Becket as Archbishop of Canterbury, expecting a level of devotion that Becket can only offer to God. Audio Languages: English. Subtitles: English. Starring: Richard Burton Peter O'Toole John Gielgud. Directed by: Peter Glenville.
Becket -- (Movie Clip) Archbishop King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) announces his fateful decision to his friend and chancellor Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) in Becket, 1964, directed by Peter Glenville from Jean Anoulih's play.
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 and loyal lackey in the King's on-going battles with the church.
When the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, he has a brilliant idea. Rather than appoint another pious cleric loyal to Rome and the Church, he will appoint his old drinking and wenching buddy, Thomas Becket, technically a deacon of the church, to the post.
Stream new movies, hit shows, exclusive Originals, live sports, WWE, news, and more. King Henry II argues over church and state with Thomas Becket in the 12th century after naming him the archbishop of Canterbury.
