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

Release Date: 11 Mar 1964

Runtime: 2h 28m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: Paramount Pictures, Keep Films

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Keep Films

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.1 (183 votes)

Cast

  • Thomas Becket: Richard Burton
  • King Henry II of England: Peter O'Toole
  • King Louis VII of France: John Gielgud
  • Cardinal Zambelli: Gino Cervi
  • Pope Alexander III: Paolo Stoppa
  • Bishop Folliot: Donald Wolfit
  • Brother John: David Weston
  • Empress Matilda: Martita Hunt
  • Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine: Pamela Brown
  • Baron: Percy Herbert
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