Becket

"Opulently Entertaining!" - Chicago Tribune
"Magnificent!" - New York Times
"Resurrects the artistry of acting!" - New York Press

This is the long-awaited theatrical re-release of Peter Glenville's 1964 historical drama BECKET, beautifully restored by the Academy Film Archive. Based on the Tony Award winning play by Jean Anouilh and starring Peter O' Toole and Richard Burton, this fascinating film was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and is one of the greatest historical dramas in motion picture history. BECKET tells the moving story of King Henry II (O'Toole) and his friend and confidant, Thomas á Becket (Burton). Henry's wanton actions as King put him at odds with the English Church and, hoping to force the Church into subservience, Henry appoints a reluctant Becket to the venerable position of Archbishop of Canterbury. (148m)

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