Becket

Becket

7.1 | 1964-03-11 | Drama History

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.

Featured Crew

Lucienne Hill Translator
Peter Glenville Director
Geoffrey Unsworth Director of Photography
Anne V. Coates Editor
Laurence Rosenthal Original Music Composer
Hal B. Wallis Producer
Joseph H. Hazen Executive Producer
Edward Anhalt Screenplay
Maurice Carter Art Direction
Jean Anouilh Theatre Play

Cast

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

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