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  1. 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]

  2. www.imdb.com › title › tt0057877Becket (1964) - IMDb

    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.

    • (16K)
    • Biography, Drama, History
    • Peter Glenville
    • 1964-03-11
  3. Debauched King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) installs his longtime court facilitator Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming that...

    • 148 min
    • 494.9K
    • DK Classics
  4. Becket (1964) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

  5. Synopsis: In 12th century England, King Henry II appoints his loyal friend Thomas Becket to the position of Lord Chancellor and later Archbishop of Canterbury, hoping to strengthen the State's position over the Church.

    • Peter Glenville, Colin Brewer
    • Richard Burton
  6. 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.

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  8. 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. 1,422 IMDb 7.8 2 h 28 min 1964