Becket

     

Becket1964

Director: Peter Glenville
Stars: Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Runtime: 148 minutes

Made in 1964, but set in 12th-century England, this is the fact-based story of Henry II (Peter O'Toole) and his dear friend, the Archbishop of Canterbury (Richard Burton). When the king appoints his former drinking buddy to the high religious office… more »


King Henry II:
Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest?

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