Movie "Becket" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Becket"

As the story opens, King Henry II, who ruled England from 1154 to 1189 has entered Canterbury Cathedral to do penance at the tomb of his former friend, Thomas Becket. Bare to the waist, the king kneels to receive a flogging from Saxon monks. He begins to reminisce, recalling at first the carefree, promiscuous adventures with Becket, then his favorite drinking and wenching companion. A violently emotional drama that probes the changing relationship between two young men - between two close friends bound together by similar pride of flesh and spirit who become deadly enemies as they pursue their separate destinies . . . that of king . . . and saint.

Starring actors in "Becket" movie:

Richard Burton as a character Thomas à Becket Richard Burton also starred in the next movies: "Where Eagles Dare" in a role of Maj. Jonathan Smith, MC; "The Taming of the Shrew" in a role of Petruchio; "Equus" in a role of Martin Dysart; "The Robe" in a role of Marcellus Gallio; "The Wild Geese" in a role of Col. Allen Faulkner; "The Longest Day" in a role of Flight Officer David Campbell; "Anne of the Thousand Days" in a role of King Henry VIII;

Peter O'Toole as a character King Henry II Peter O'Toole also starred in the next movies: "King Ralph" in a role of Sir Cedric Willingham; "Caligula" in a role of Emperor Tiberius Caesar; "The Last Emperor" in a role of Reginald Johnston (R.J.); "Lawrence of Arabia" in a role of T.E. Lawrence; "The Lion in Winter" in a role of Henry II; "One Night with the King" in a role of Samuel, the Prophet; "Ratatouille" in a role of Anton Ego; "My Favorite Year" in a role of Alan Swann; "Supergirl" in a role of Zaltar; "Dean Spanley" in a role of Fisk Senior; "FairyTale: A True Story" in a role of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; "How to Steal a Million" in a role of Simon Dermott;

John Gielgud as a character King Louis VII of France John Gielgud also starred in the next movies: "The Elephant Man" in a role of Carr Gomm; "Caligula" in a role of Nerva; "First Knight" in a role of Oswald; "Gandhi" in a role of Lord Irwin; "The Shoes of the Fisherman" in a role of The Elder Pope; "Murder by Decree" in a role of Prime Minister Lord Salisbury; "Chariots of Fire" in a role of Master of Trinity;

Gino Cervi as a character Cardinal Zambelli Gino Cervi starred only in the movie "Becket"

Paolo Stoppa as a character Pope Alexander III Paolo Stoppa also starred in the next movies: "Once Upon A Time In The West" in a role of Sam;

Donald Wolfit as a character Bishop Folliot Donald Wolfit also starred in the next movies: "Lawrence of Arabia" in a role of General Murray;

David Weston as a character Brother John David Weston starred only in the movie "Becket"

Martita Hunt as a character Empress Matilda Martita Hunt also starred in the next movies: "Bonjour tristesse" in a role of Philippe's Mother; "Anastasia" in a role of Baroness Elena von Livenbaum; "Great Expectations" in a role of Miss Havisham;

Pamela Brown as a character Queen Eleanor [of Aquitaine] Pamela Brown also starred in the next movies: "Fright Night" in a role of Miss Nina;

Siân Phillips as a character Gwendolen Siân Phillips also starred in the next movies: "Dune" in a role of Rev. Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam; "Clash of the Titans" in a role of Cassiopeia; "The Age of Innocence" in a role of Mrs. Archer;

Felix Aylmer as a character Archbishop of Canterbury Felix Aylmer also starred in the next movies: "Hamlet" in a role of Polonius, Lord Chamberlain; "Anastasia" in a role of Chamberlain;

Percy Herbert as a character Baron Percy Herbert also starred in the next movies: "The Guns of Navarone" in a role of Sgt. Grogan; "The Bridge on the River Kwai" in a role of Pvt. Grogan; "Too Late the Hero" in a role of Sgt. Johnstone;

Inigo Jackson as a character Robert de Beaumont Inigo Jackson starred only in the movie "Becket"

Niall MacGinnis as a character Baron Niall MacGinnis also starred in the next movies: "Hamlet" in a role of Sea Captain; "Jason and the Argonauts" in a role of Zeus;

Christopher Rhodes as a character Baron Christopher Rhodes also starred in the next movies: "El Cid" in a role of Don Martín;