Becket

Resource Information

The work Becket represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County). This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Moving Image, Visual Materials.

Label

Becket

Statement of responsibility

Hal Wallis' production ; screenplay by Edward Anhalt ; directed by Peter Glenville

Contributor

• MPI Home Video (Firm)
• Anhalt, Edward, 1914-2000
• Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987
• Brown, Pamela, 1917-1975
• Burton, Richard, 1925-1984
• Gielgud, John, 1904-2000
• Glenville, Peter, 1913-1996
• Hunt, Martita, 1900-1969
• Merrick, David, 1911-2000
• O'Toole, Peter, 1932-2013
• Wallis, Hal B., 1899-1986
• Wolfit, Donald, 1902-1968

Subject

• England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Drama
• Feature films
• French language -- Bilingual
• Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
• Henry, II, King of England, 1133-1189 -- Drama
• Historical films
• Privy councils -- England -- Drama
• Spanish language -- Bilingual
• Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170 -- Drama

Genre

• Drama
• Feature films
• Historical films

Language

• eng
• fre
• spa
• eng
• eng
• eng

Summary

Henry II surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted confidant Thomas Becket 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?

Cataloging source

TEFMT

Characteristic

videorecording

Dewey number

791.43/72

Intended audience

MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexual content and violence

Language note

English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0), French (Dolby 2.0) or Spanish (Dolby 2.0) dialogue with optional English subtitles

LC call number

PN1995.9.H5

LC item number

B43548 2007

PerformerNote

Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Donald Wolfit, Martita Hunt, Pamela Brown

Runtime

150

Target audience

general

Technique

live action