Becket

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Richard Burton Thomas Becket

Peter O'Toole King Henry II of England

John Gielgud King Louis VII of France

Gino Cervi Cardinal Zambelli

Paolo Stoppa Pope Alexander III