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Becket (1964)

"An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 85%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 72% (RT: 75%, MC: 68) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistory

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Director
Peter Glenville
Runtime
2h 28m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (195 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
Metacritic
68
Cast
Richard Burton as Thomas Becket
Peter O'Toole as King Henry II of England
John Gielgud as King Louis VII of France
Gino Cervi as Cardinal Zambelli
Paolo Stoppa as Pope Alexander III
Donald Wolfit as Bishop Folliot
David Weston as Brother John
Martita Hunt as Empress Matilda
Yes. 85% of real audiences liked it based on 195 votes. Critics gave it 72%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Becket is a 1964 drama, history film directed by Peter Glenville. 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. The film has been rated by 195 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Becket delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Becket (1964) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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