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!

Overview

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1964-03-11
Budget: $0
Revenue: $9100000
Runtime: 148 min

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