Becket Movie Review 1964

Adaptation of Jean Anouilh's play about the tumultuous friendship between Henry II of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket. Becket views his position in the church of little relation to the sexual and emotional needs of a man, until he becomes archbishop. His growing concern for religion and his shrinking need of Henry as friend and confidant eventually cause the demise of the friendship and the resulting tragedy. Flawless acting from every cast member, and finely detailed artistic direction make up for the occasional slow moment.

Distribution

MPI Home Video, 16101 S. 108th Ave., Orland Park, IL 60467, Phone: (708)460-0555, Toll-free: 800-323-0442, Fax: (708)873-3177, URL: http://www.mpihomevideo.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 148 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Historical Drama, Medieval Romps, Nuns & Priests, Royalty, British, Adapted from a Play

Screenplay

Edward Anhalt

Cast

Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Donald Wolfit

Cinematography

Geoffrey Unsworth

Director

Peter Glenville

Producer

Paramount Pictures, Hal Wallis Productions

Awards

Oscars 1964: Adapt. Screenplay; Golden Globes 1965: Actor--Drama (O'Toole), Film--Drama.