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Becket
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Overview

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Director:
Peter Glenville
Writers:
Jean Anouilh (play)
Lucienne Hill (play)
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Release Date:
11 March 1964 (USA) more
Tagline:
An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time! more
Plot:
An English king comes to terms with his affection for his close friend and confidant, who finds his true honor by observing God's divine will rather than the king's. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 12 wins & 22 nominations more
User Comments:
2 movie giants in their prime! more

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sexual content and violence.
Runtime:
148 min | Argentina:150 min
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English | Latin
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)

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Trivia:
Peter O'Toole played the same character, Henry II, four years later in 1968's The Lion in Winter (1968). He received Oscar nominations for both films. more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Both Henry II and Becket enter the peasants house with a falcon (for hunting). However only Becket leaves the house with his, meaning Henry II forgot his falcon. more
Quotes:
King Henry II: Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest? more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Sinister Saga of Making 'The Stunt Man' (2000) (V) more

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11 out of 12 people found the following comment useful:-
2 movie giants in their prime!, 28 June 2005
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Author: jesseny-1 from United States

This movie is a classic. It is so wonderful, my praises can't do it justice. The acting is second to none. The dialogue is incredible. The story magnificent. It's truly a masterpiece. I have seen this movie at the very least 25 times. It is one of those movies you can watch again and again. This movie has so many memorable scenes. Only Casablanca can be compared in that way. And it stands up over time, some great old flicks get outdated, this one has not. It's a rare movie. You can read the other posts about the storyline. If this movie was released today, it would win every academy award. DO NOT MISS THIS MOVIE. You will never see 2 actors this great starring together ever again. One of the all time best films.

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