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Becket|Richard Burton

Becket

Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole
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Overview

Two of the finest actors of their generation, Burton and O'Toole, square off in this splendid production of Jean Anouilh's 1959 play. The lifelong friendship of Henry II and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, is tested and ends in tragedy as Becket grows more confident and thoughtful in his position. Academy Award Nominations: 12, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor- Richard Burton, Best Actor--Peter O'Toole. Academy Awards: Best (Adapted) Screenplay (Edward Anhalt).

Awards:
1964 - Academy Awards - Best Adapted Screenplay - Winner

Main Cast & Crew:
Peter Glenville - Director
Richard Burton
Peter O'Toole
John Gielgud
Donald Wolfit
Martita Hunt
Percy Herbert
Niall MacGinnis
Christopher Rhodes
Peter Jeffrey
Michael Miller

Details

    Blu-Ray Disc Format
  • Format: Blu-ray
  • Run Time: 150
  • Color Format: Color
  • UPC: 030306180397
  • Genre: DRAMA
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Release Date: November 2008

Movie Reviews

Synopsis:
Classic struggle between Church and Monarchy. Thomas Becket and King Henry Plantagenet engage in one of the most famous power struggles in English history. When Becket first becomes chancellor and later Archbishop of Canterbury, a rift grows between Henry II and his old friend. Some eager drunken knights trying to please the disgruntled monarch assassinate the cleric in the cathedral.

Notes:
Color by Technicolor

Reviews:
"The real fascination here is the pairing of Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton, both of whom give superb performances." - 08/01/2007 Sight and Sound, p.85

BAM Customer Reviews