Movie

Becket (1964)

• PG-13
• March 11, 1964
• 2h 28m

• Drama
• History

“An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time!”

Overview

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.

Director

Peter Glenville

Writers

Edward Anhalt

Starring

Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud