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Murder in the Cathedral (1951) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1951 · 114 mins · English
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- Directed by
- George Hoellering
- Starring
- Michael Aldridge, Leo McKern, Niall MacGinnis, David Ward, George Woodbridge, John Van Eyssen
Murder in the Cathedral follows Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, as he confronts deep inner conflict, battling temptation and his own vanity while navigating the pressures of his high office, culminating in his tragic murder within the towering cathedral. The story delves into the moral and spiritual dilemmas he faces, highlighting the tension between earthly authority and sacred duty.
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