Becket

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Rating

PG-13

Author

Jean Anouilh (play "Becket"); Lucienne Hill (play translation); Edward Anhalt (screenplay);

Length

150 min

Director

Peter Glenville

Synopsis

"When King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) names his former drinking partner Thomas à Becket (Richard Burton) the new Archbishop of Canterbury, he counts on his friend's unbending loyalty when it comes to religious matters. But he doesn't expect Becket to take his job so seriously. O'Toole, Burton and co-star John Gielgud turn in a trio of Oscar-nominated performances in this critically acclaimed drama rooted deep in English history." [Netflix]

Genre

Historical

Released

1964

Location

British Isles

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