Becket

About

Thomas Becket, Henry II's longtime advisor, finds his friendship with the debauched king corroding when he is unwillingly appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury in an attempt to gain absolute loyalty from the Church.

Credits

Directed by

• Peter Glenville

Written by

• Edward Anhalt

Produced by

• Hal B. Wallis

Music by

• Laurence Rosenthal

Cinematography

• Geoffrey Unsworth

Edited by

• Anne V. Coates

Cast

• Richard Burtonas Thomas Becket
• Peter O'Tooleas King Henry II of England
• John Gielgudas King Louis VII of France
• Gino Cervias Cardinal Zambelli
• Paolo Stoppaas Pope Alexander III
• Donald Wolfitas Bishop Folliot
• David Westonas Brother John
• Martita Huntas Empress Matilda
• Pamela Brownas Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine
• Percy Herbertas Baron
• Siân Phillipsas Gwendolen
• Inigo Jacksonas Robert de Beaumont
• Felix Aylmeras Archbishop of Canterbury
• Niall MacGinnisas Baron
• Christopher Rhodesas Baron
• John Phillipsas Bishop of Winchester
• Frank Pettingellas Bishop of York
• Véronique Vendellas French Prostitute
• Jennifer Hilaryas Peasant's Daughter
• David Davenport

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