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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 confidant 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? John Gielgud co-stars in this stunning epic based on the Broadway sensation and brought to the screen by Hal Wallis, the legendary producer of True Grit and Casablanca .
Original Release
03/11/1964
US Release
03/11/1964
Cast
Name | Character |
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Richard Burton | Thomas Becket / Becket |
Peter O'Toole | King Henry II / His King |
John Gielgud | King Louis VII of France / King Louis of France |
Gino Cervi | Cardinal Zambelli / the Cardinal |
Paolo Stoppa | Pope Alexander III / the Pope |
Donald Wolfit | Bishop Folliot |
David Weston | Brother John |
Martita Hunt | Empress Matilda |
Pamela Brown | Queen Eleanor [of Aquitaine] / Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine |
Percy Herbert | Baron |
Directors
Writers
Jean Anouilh, Lucienne Hill, Edward Anhalt
Cast
Name | Character |
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Richard Burton | Thomas Becket / Becket |
Peter O'Toole | King Henry II / His King |
John Gielgud | King Louis VII of France / King Louis of France |
Gino Cervi | Cardinal Zambelli / the Cardinal |
Paolo Stoppa | Pope Alexander III / the Pope |
Donald Wolfit | Bishop Folliot |
David Weston | Brother John |
Martita Hunt | Empress Matilda |
Pamela Brown | Queen Eleanor [of Aquitaine] / Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine |
Percy Herbert | Baron |
Siân Phillips | Gwendolen |
Inigo Jackson | Robert de Beaumont |
Felix Aylmer | Archbishop of Canterbury |
Niall MacGinnis | Baron |
Christopher Rhodes | Baron |
John Phillips | Bishop of Winchester |
Frank Pettingell | Bishop of York |
Véronique Vendell | French prostitute |
Jennifer Hilary | Peasant's Daughter |
David Davenport |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Joseph H. Hazen | Executive Producer |
Peter O'Toole | Producer |
Hal B. Wallis | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1965 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
1965 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
1965 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
1965 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
1965 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
1965 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Won |
1965 | Oscar | Best Cinematography, Color | Nominated |
1965 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color | Nominated |
1965 | Oscar | Best Costume Design, Color | Nominated |
1965 | Oscar | Best Sound | Nominated |
1965 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
1965 | Oscar | Best Music, Substantially Original Score | Nominated |
1965 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
1965 | Golden Globe | Best Director | Nominated |
1965 | Golden Globe | Best Actor - Drama | Won |
1965 | Golden Globe | Best Actor - Drama | Nominated |
1965 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score | Nominated |