Becket (1964)
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- Synopsis
- A high-class costume drama with a substantive historical basis, Becket is the true story of the friendship between King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) and Thomas à Becket (Richard Burton), a royal courtier and confidant whom Henry appoints as Archbishop of ......
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- Starring
- Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Donald Wolfit, Martita Hunt
- Director(s)
- Peter Glenville
- Distributor(s)
- Paramount
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 148 min.
Critic Reviews
Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites
While major stars thrust together on screen often end up undercutting each other, one of the pleasures of Becket is how easily and generously these two commanding actors play off each other, each allowing the other the space to make the most of their individual roles.Read the full review
Washington Post | Desson ThomsonAdd Critic to Favorites
It is a snapshot of a great actor in his prime and a chance for us to see one of yesteryear's great films in all its kingly luster.Read the full review
Boston Globe | Mark FeeneyAdd Critic to Favorites
The one thing going for Becket is actually two things: Burton and O'Toole.Read the full review
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