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Becket

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Becket
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148 min.
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United Kingdom United Kingdom
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Co-production United Kingdom-United States;
Genre
Drama | Historical. Middle Ages. Religion. 12th Century. Friendship
Synopsis
King Henry II of England has trouble with the Church. When the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, he has a brilliant idea. Rather than appoint another pious cleric loyal to Rome and the Church, he will appoint his old drinking and wenching buddy, Thomas Becket, technically a deacon of the church, to the post. Unfortunately, Becket takes the job seriously and provides abler opposition to Henry than his predecessors were able to do. This leads to the famous "Who will rid me of this turbulent priest?"
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Awards
1964: Oscar: Best Adapted Screenplay. 12 Nominations
1964: Golden Globes: Best Movie and Actor - Drama (Peter O'Toole). 5 Nom.
1964: BAFTA Awards: 3 Awards including Best Cinematography. 7 Nominations
1964: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director
1964: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Drama Screenplay
1964: National Board of Review: Best Film
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Becket
1964
Peter Glenville
7.4
(2,372)
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