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Becket

(1964)

March 11, 1964• 2h 28m
71%
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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.

Peter Glenville

Director

Top Billed Cast

RB

Richard Burton

Thomas Becket

PO

Peter O'Toole

King Henry II of England

JG

John Gielgud

King Louis VII of France

GC

Gino Cervi

Cardinal Zambelli

PS

Paolo Stoppa

Pope Alexander III

DW

Donald Wolfit

Bishop Folliot

DW

David Weston

Brother John

MH

Martita Hunt

Empress Matilda

PB

Pamela Brown

Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine

PH

Percy Herbert

Baron

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