Becket (1964)
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.
Drama, History
Cast
- Richard Burton — Thomas Becket
- Peter O'Toole — King Henry II of England
- John Gielgud — King Louis VII of France
- Gino Cervi — Cardinal Zambelli
- Paolo Stoppa — Pope Alexander III
- Donald Wolfit — Bishop Folliot
- David Weston — Brother John
- Martita Hunt — Empress Matilda
- Pamela Brown — Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine
- Percy Herbert — Baron
- Siân Phillips — Gwendolen
- Inigo Jackson — Robert de Beaumont
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