Film · TMDB
7.2Thomas 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.
Released: 1964-03-11148 minDir: Peter GlenvilleDrama, History
Cast
- Richard Burton as Thomas Becket
- Peter O'Toole as King Henry II of England
- John Gielgud as King Louis VII of France
- Gino Cervi as Cardinal Zambelli
- Paolo Stoppa as Pope Alexander III
- Donald Wolfit as Bishop Folliot
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Ratings · OMDb
IMDb
7.7/10
16,848 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
Metacritic
68/100
- Rated
- PG-13
- Awards
- Won 1 Oscar. 14 wins & 23 nominations total
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Key dates
- Published
- 22 April 2010
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Based on
- Becket ou l'Honneur de Dieu
- Director
- Peter Glenville
- Screenwriter
- Jean Anouilh
- Cast member
- Victor Spinetti
- Composer
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Producer
Gallery (4)
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Categories
1960s biographical drama films1960s historical drama films1964 British films1964 drama films1964 English-language films1964 filmsBest Drama Picture Golden Globe winnersBiographical films about English royaltyBritish biographical drama filmsBritish historical drama filmsCultural depictions of Eleanor of AquitaineCultural depictions of Empress Matilda