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.
Stars: Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa, Donald Wolfit
Crew: Peter Glenville (Director), Lucienne Hill (Translator), Edward Anhalt (Screenplay), Hal B. Wallis (Producer), Joseph H. Hazen (Executive Producer), Laurence Rosenthal (Original Music Composer)
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: Cymraeg, English, Latin
Studio: Paramount Pictures, Keep Films
Runtime: 148 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Mar 11, 1964
IMDb: 3.9
Keywords:england, bishop, based on play or musical, canterbury, archbishop, 12th century, preserved film