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Becket

1964

IMDb

Peter Glenville

1964·Approved·United KingdomUnited Kingdom, United StatesUnited States
Award tierSilver
Metascore
BiographyDramaHistory

King Henry II of England comes to terms with his affection for his close friend and confidant Thomas Becket, who finds his true honor by observing God's divine will rather than the King's.

Cast

Richard Burton·Peter O'Toole·John Gielgud·Gino Cervi

Producers

Joseph H. Hazen·Peter O'Toole·Hal B. Wallis

Languages

United KingdomEnglishLatincym

Major Awards

3 wins · 8 nominations

Wins (3)

Best Picture

Golden Globes, USA (1965)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

National Board of Review, USA (1964)

Best Film

Best Actor

Golden Globes, USA (1965)

Best Actor - Drama

Peter O'Toole

Nominations (8)

Best Picture

BAFTA Awards (1965)

Best Film from any Source

Academy Awards, USA (1965)

Best Picture

Hal B. Wallis

Best Director

Golden Globes, USA (1965)

Best Director

Peter Glenville
Academy Awards, USA (1965)

Best Director

Peter Glenville

Best Screenplay

BAFTA Awards (1965)

Best British Screenplay

Edward Anhalt

Best Actor

Golden Globes, USA (1965)

Best Actor - Drama

Richard Burton
Academy Awards, USA (1965)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Peter O'Toole
Academy Awards, USA (1965)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Richard Burton