Becket
“An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Becket (1964) Trailer | Richard Burton | Peter O'Toole
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-29
Top Cast
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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
Felix Aylmer
Archbishop of Canterbury
Niall MacGinnis
Baron
Christopher Rhodes
Baron
John Phillips
Bishop of Winchester
Frank Pettingell
Bishop of York
Véronique Vendell
French Prostitute
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 14, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Glenville
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Anhalt
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- Becket
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Welsh, English, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Keep Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Glenville
Edward Anhalt, Jean Anouilh
Laurence Rosenthal
Geoffrey Unsworth
Anne V. Coates
Hal B. Wallis, Joseph H. Hazen
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Glenville
Director
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Edward Anhalt
Screenplay
John Bryan
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Becket
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Becket about?
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.
Who directed Becket?
Becket was directed by Peter Glenville.
Who stars in Becket?
The principal cast of Becket includes Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa.
When was Becket released and how long is it?
Becket was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.
How much did Becket make at the box office?
Becket grossed $9.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Becket?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Becket was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Becket?
Becket holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).