Becket (1964)

Becket (1964)

An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time! 1964-03-11 United Kingdom, United States of America 148 Min. PG-13
7.1 182 votes

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.

Cast

Richard Burton is Thomas Becket
Thomas Becket
Peter O'Toole is King Henry II of England
King Henry II of England
John Gielgud is King Louis VII of France
King Louis VII of France
Gino Cervi is Cardinal Zambelli
Cardinal Zambelli
Paolo Stoppa is Pope Alexander III
Pope Alexander III
Donald Wolfit is Bishop Folliot
Bishop Folliot
David Weston is Brother John
Brother John
Martita Hunt is Empress Matilda
Empress Matilda
Pamela Brown is Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine
Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine
Siân Phillips is Gwendolen
Inigo Jackson is Robert de Beaumont
Robert de Beaumont