UK,
1964, 148 min
Directed by:
Peter GlenvilleCinematography:
Geoffrey UnsworthComposer:
Laurence RosenthalCast:
Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Donald Wolfit, Martita Hunt, Percy Herbert, Siân Phillips, Felix Aylmer, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa, Pamela Brown (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
For the first time in more than 40 years, experience two of the greatest actors of our time in one of the most honored motion pictures in history. Peter O'Toole delivers an electrifying performance as the mischievous Henry II, who surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted valet Thomas Becket (Richard Burton) as Chancellor. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop of Canterbury, Becket shocks the world by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion. Will a desperate ruler now destroy a beloved friend to save his splintering kingdom? (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1965 - Edward Anhalt (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1965 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1965 - Peter Glenville (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1965 - Peter O'Toole (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1965 - Richard Burton (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1965 - John Gielgud (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1965 - Geoffrey Unsworth (Best Cinematography (Color))
- 1965 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1965 - Laurence Rosenthal (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1965 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1965 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1965 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1965 - Geoffrey Unsworth (Best British Cinematography - Colour)
- 1965 - Best British Costume Design - Colour
- 1965 - Best British Art Direction - Colour
- 1965 - Peter Glenville (Best Film)
- 1965 - Peter O'Toole (Best British Actor)
- 1965 - Edward Anhalt (Best British Screenplay)
- 1965 - Peter Glenville (Outstanding British Film)
Golden Globes
- 1965 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1965 - Peter O'Toole (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1965 - Peter Glenville (Best Director)
- 1965 - Richard Burton (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1965 - Laurence Rosenthal (Best Original Score)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1964 - Edward Anhalt (Best Screenplay)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1964 - Peter Glenville (Golden Shell for Best Film)