Becket

Year: 1964

Runtime: 148 mins

Language: English

Director: Peter Glenville

HistoryDramaEpic history and literatureLavish dramas and sumptuous royaltyCaptivating vision and Shakespearean drama

In a turbulent medieval era of passion and excess, Thomas Becket, long‑time confidant of King Henry II, sees his bond with the hedonistic monarch deteriorate after the king forces him into the role of Archbishop of Canterbury, hoping to secure the Church’s loyalty. The film is driven by powerful performances from two of the period’s leading actors.

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