Becket (1964)

7.2/10 • 148 min • Drama History

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.

Cast

Richard Burton

Thomas Becket

Peter O'Toole

King Henry II of England

John Gielgud

King Louis VII of France

Gino Cervi

Cardinal Zambelli

Paolo Stoppa

Pope Alexander III

Donald Wolfit

Bishop Folliot

David Weston

Brother John

Martita Hunt

Empress Matilda

Pamela Brown

Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine

Percy Herbert

Baron

Siân Phillips

Gwendolen

Felix Aylmer

Archbishop of Canterbury

Niall MacGinnis

Baron

Christopher Rhodes

Baron

John Phillips

Bishop of Winchester

Frank Pettingell

Bishop of York

Jennifer Hilary

Peasant's Daughter

David Davenport

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