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!"
Originally released in 1964. Becket is a drama/history film. directed by Peter Glenville. With a runtime of 2h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, and John Gielgud
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
2h 28m
148 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (194 votes)
Box Office
$9.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Richard Burton
as Thomas Becket
Peter O'Toole
as King Henry II of England
John Gielgud
as King Louis VII of France
Gino Cervi
as Cardinal Zambelli
Paolo Stoppa
as Pope Alexander III
Donald Wolfit
as Bishop Folliot
David Weston
as Brother John
Martita Hunt
as Empress Matilda
Pamela Brown
as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine
Percy Herbert
as Baron
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $9,100,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Keep Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Becket about?
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 loyalt...
Who directed Becket?
Becket was directed by Peter Glenville.
How long is Becket?
Becket has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).
When was Becket released?
Becket was released on March 11, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Becket?
The main cast of Becket includes Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa.
Is Becket worth watching?
Becket has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 194 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.