description Becket Overview
Becket is a 1964 film adaptation of Jean Anouilh’s play concerning the fraught dynamic between King Henry II and his advisor, Thomas Becket. Directed by Peter Glenville, the production involved a screenplay by Edward Anhalt and a musical score by Laurence Rosenthal. The film was produced by Hal Wallis Productions and Paramount Pictures, utilizing cinematography by Geoffrey Unsworth and editing by Anne V. Coates.
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info Becket Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1964 |
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Who played Thomas Becket in the 1964 film Becket?
Richard Burton played Thomas Becket, alongside Peter O'Toole as King Henry II. Their dynamic forms the emotional core of the film, which depicts Becket's transformation from the King's drinking companion to his adversary as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Is Becket (1964) based on a true story?
The film is based on Jean Anouilh's play, which dramatizes the real historical conflict between King Henry II of England and Thomas Becket in the 12th century. Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170, an event depicted at the film's conclusion.
Who directed the 1964 film Becket?
The film was directed by Peter Glenville, with a screenplay by Edward Anhalt. Laurence Rosenthal composed the musical score, and the production was a major release through Paramount Pictures.
Did Becket win any Academy Awards?
Becket was nominated for twelve Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for both Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole. It won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, awarded to Edward Anhalt.
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