Movie

Becket

★ 7.2/10 · 206 votes 1964 2h 28m Released

DramaHistory

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 Thomas Becket Peter O'Toole King Henry II of England John Gielgud King Louis VII of France Gino Cervi Cardinal Zambelli Paolo Stoppa Pope Alexander III Donald Wolfit Bishop Folliot