Becket (1964)
Parental guidance recommended
| Director: | Peter Glenville |
| Actors: | John Gielgud, Pamela Brown, Felix Aylmer, Peter O'Toole, David Weston, Donald Wolfit, Richard Burton, Sian Phillips |
Peter O'Toole delivers an electrifying performance as the mischievous Henry II, who surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted valet Thomas Becket (Richard Burton in a career defining role) as Chancellor. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop Of Canterbury, Becket shocks the world by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion. Will a desperate ruler now destroy a beloved friend to save his splintering kingdom?
| Status: | Unavailable |
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| Run time: | 150mins |
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| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
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Member Reviews (3)
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peter
says
slow to start but those that know their history will enjoy
Chris K
says
Very intense movie, excellant actors, we enjoyed it very much but not the movie everyone would enjoy, great insight into how things were in the year 1066 between King and Church, good example why religion and politics should never be mixed
Rita K.
says
I found, of course, Burton and O'Toole wonderful lead characters in this film; they are afterall, the best of British theatre/film actors. What I had a problem with in this film is it's underlying misogyny - I found it rather uncomfortable - especially from O'Tooles Henry II character. The protagonists relationship reminded me of Brokeback Mountain - a male love affair that dare not speak it's name. Behind the scenes richard Burton had recently left his long suffering wife Sybil for Elizabeth Taylor and things were still up in the air post their Cleopatra romance - so if he seems especially doubting or searching for meaning in his role - it may be due to this. Or not!