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Becket

Becket

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

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Becket
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1964-03-11
  • Runtime: 148 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (184 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $9,100,000
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Keep Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0871
  • Languages: Welsh, English, Latin

Cast & Crew

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

as Thomas Becket

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

as King Henry II of England

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

as King Louis VII of France

Gino Cervi

Gino Cervi

as Cardinal Zambelli

Paolo Stoppa

Paolo Stoppa

as Pope Alexander III

Donald Wolfit

Donald Wolfit

as Bishop Folliot

David Weston

David Weston

as Brother John

Martita Hunt

Martita Hunt

as Empress Matilda

Pamela Brown

Pamela Brown

as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine

Percy Herbert

Percy Herbert

as Baron

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Becket (1964) Trailer | Richard Burton | Peter O'Toole

Brian Trenchard-Smith on BECKET

External Links

Keywords

englandbishopbased on play or musicalcanterburyarchbishop12th centurypreserved film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Becket?

Becket is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1964-03-11.

Who are the main actors in Becket?

The main cast includes Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa, .

Where can I watch Becket online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Becket is available.

Is Becket based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Becket?

Becket has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 184 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Becket?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $9,100,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Becket?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures, Keep Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Becket filmed?

Becket was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Becket?

The total runtime of Becket is 148 minutes.

Is Becket suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Becket?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Becket.

Does Becket have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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