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Becket is a 1964 British historical drama film about the historic, tumultuous relationship between Henry II of England and his friend-turned-bishop Thomas Becket. It is a dramatic film adaptation of the 1959 play Becket or the Honour of God by Jean Anouilh made by Hal Wallis Productions and released by Paramount Pictures . [3]
Thomas Becket (/ ˈ b ɛ k ɪ t /), also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket (21 December 1119 or 1120 – 29 December 1170), served as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162, and then notably as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his death in 1170.
A historical drama film based on Jean Anouilh's play, starring Richard Burton as Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who defied King Henry II (Peter O'Toole). The film depicts the conflict between the church and the state in 12th century England, and the martyrdom of Becket.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Peter Glenville
- 1964-03-11
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Feb 12, 2023 · 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...
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Becket or The Honour of God (French: Becket ou l'honneur de Dieu), often shortened to Becket, is a 1959 stage play written in French by Jean Anouilh. It is a depiction of the conflict between Thomas Becket and King Henry II of England leading to Becket's assassination in 1170. [1]
- Jean Anouilh
- 1959
May 27, 2019 · Directed by Peter Glenville. With Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole and John Gielgud.Becket Streaming : https://amzn.to/3QQljU9Becket Blu-ray : https://amzn.to/3...
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Saint Thomas Becket, chancellor of England and archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of King Henry II. His career was marked by a long quarrel with Henry that ended with Becket’s murder in Canterbury Cathedral. Learn more about his life, career, and martyrdom.
