DVD
Becket
Call Number
- DVD DRAMA (CEN)
Languages
In English, Spanish or French, with optional English subtitles.
Performers
Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Donald Wolfit, Martita Hunt, Pamela Brown, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa, David Weston, Percy Herbert, Sian Phillips, Felix Aylmer, Niall MacGinnis, Christopher Rhodes, John Phillips, Frank Pettingell, Veronique Vendell, Jennifer Hilary, Hamilton Dyce, Peter Jeffrey, Michael Miller.
Publication Information
[Orland Park, IL] : MPI Home Video, [2007]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 150 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexual content and violence.
Uniform Title
Summary
The mischievous 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?
Notes
Title from container.
Based on the play "Becket" by Jean Anouilh as translated by Lucienne Hill and produced upon the New York stage by David Merrick.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1964.
Special features: Commentary with Peter O'Toole ; theatrical trailer ; stills gallery ; interviews with editor Anne V. Coates and composer Laurence Rosenthal ; archival interviews with Richard Burton ; TV spot.