Becket
When King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) names his former drinking partner Thomas à Becket (Richard Burton) the new Archbishop of Canterbury, he counts on his friend's unbending loyalty when it comes to religious matters. But he doesn't expect Becket to take his job so seriously. O'Toole, Burton and co-star John Gielgud turn in a trio of Oscar-nominated performances in this critically acclaimed drama rooted deep in English history.
Movie Details
- Director
- Peter Glenville
- Cast
- Richard Burton
- Peter O'Toole
- John Gielgud
- Donald Wolfit
- Martita Hunt
- Pamela Brown
- ...see moreSiân PhillipsFelix AylmerGino CerviPaolo StoppaDavid Weston
- Genres
- Classic Movies
- Dramas
- Classic Dramas
- Biographical Dramas
- Dramas based on real life
- Period Pieces
- This movie is
- Inspiring
- Awards
- 1965 Academy Awards®
- Best Art Direction Color nominee
- Best Cinematography Color nominee
- Best Costume Design Color nominee
- Best Sound nominee
- Best Picture nominee
- Best Director nominee: Peter Glenville
- Best Music Score nominee
- Best Writing Adapted Screenplay
- Best Film Editing nominee
- Best Actor nominee: Peter O'Toole
- Best Supporting Actor nominee: John Gielgud
- Best Actor nominee: Richard Burton
- 1965 BAFTAs®
- Best Film nominee
- Best British Film nominee
- Best Actor nominee: Peter O'Toole
- 1965 Golden Globe Awards®
- Best Motion Picture (Drama)
- Best Director (Motion Picture) nominee
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama): Peter O'Toole
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama) nominee: Richard Burton
- Ratings
Streaming Details
- Subtitles
- English
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