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Director: |
Peter Glenville
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Starring: |
Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Paolo Stoppa, Christopher Rhodes, Niall MacGinnis, Inigo Jackson, Percy Herbert, Felix Aylmer, Siân Phillips, David Weston, Pamela Brown, Donald Wolfit, Gino Cervi, Martita Hunt
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Biography, Drama, UK Classics, Historical Drama
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Origin: |
United Kingdom
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Certificate: |
PG
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Languages: |
Latin With Subtitles, English
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Sound formats: |
Mono, Dolby SR
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Running Time: |
150 min
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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.
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1 member review(s)
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Old school charisma
Seth Moyle
11 January 2009
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Becket is a good morality play that would be reasonably forgettable if it weren't for the incredible charisma of it's two leading men. Again, O'toole's mischievious camp is a delight throughout and Burton radiates all the strong positive traits his character is supposed to have. At times, the film becomes a little homo-erotic, but all the more enjoyable for such melodrama with these two guys on screen.
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