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Becket

Name: Becket
Director: Peter Glenville
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1964-03-11
Cast: Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa

DramaHistory

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.

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Cast

Richard BurtonPeter O'TooleJohn GielgudGino CerviPaolo StoppaDonald WolfitDavid WestonMartita HuntPamela BrownPercy HerbertSiân PhillipsInigo Jackson

Director

Peter Glenville

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