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Becket

1964 | 148 min | Drama · History

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Synopsis

Becket is a 1964 British historical drama film about the historic, tumultuous relationship between Henry II of England and his friend-turned-bishop Thomas Becket. It is a dramatic film adaptation of the 1959 play Becket or the Honour of God by Jean Anouilh made by Hal Wallis Productions and released by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Peter Glenville and produced by Hal B. Wallis with Joseph H. Hazen as executive producer. The screenplay was written by Edward Anhalt based on Anouilh's play. The music score was by Laurence Rosenthal, the cinematography by Geoffrey Unsworth and the editing by Anne V. Coates.

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Credits

Producer
Hal B. Wallis
Director
Peter Glenville
Screenplay
Jean Anouilh, Edward Anhalt
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Unsworth
Original Music Composer
Laurence Rosenthal
Editor
Anne V. Coates
Country
United Kingdom, United States

Box office · USD, worldwide

Revenue
$149K

Cast · 20

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Clement

Peter Jeffrey

Peter Jeffrey

Baron

Victor Spinetti

Victor Spinetti

French tailor

Siân Phillips

Siân Phillips

Gwendolen

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