Becket (1964)
PG-13 11 Mar 1964 • Biography, Drama, History • 2h 28m
Debauched King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) installs his longtime court facilitator Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming that his old friend will be a compliant and loyal lackey in the King's on-going battles with the church. But Becket unexpectedly finds his true calling on the ecclesiastical side, and aligns himself against the King's selfish wishes, causing a rift and an eventual showdown not only between the two men, but also the institutions they represent.
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Language:
English, Latin, Welsh
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 14 wins & 23 nominations total
Country:
United Kingdom, United States
Metacritic Score:
68
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Box Office Total:
$149,327