Becket

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Starring: Richard Burton
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Type: DVD
Directed By: Peter Glenville
Studio: MPI Home Video
Release Date: 2007-05-15
Running Time: 150 minutes
Made in 1964, but set in 12th-century England, this is the fact-based story of Henry II (Peter O'Toole) and his dear friend, the Archbishop of Canterbury (Richard Burton). When the king appoints his former drinking buddy to the high religious office, he believes he has placed an ally into power. Instead, he learns that Thomas very much takes his job to heart, prompting Henry to ask that fateful question--"Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest?"

This won an Academy Award for Best Screenplay, and it is a strong example of finely tuned performances--both leading men received Academy Award nominations for their roles. There is much passion and rage on the screen, but the beauty of their performances is that we always know that love is there as well. The film, shot on location in England, is also visually appealing. Trivia buffs may be interested to know that Peter O'Toole played Henry II four years later in The Lion in Winter. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Dramatic History at its Best
Another "Burton" at his best, "Becket" gives us a superb Peter O'toole as Henry II. No better acting than these two give us has Hollywood ever produced and it's all there in this increibly important film. Thought provoking and ethiically important. The comlexity of being human faces us throughout the two and a half hours. Would that Hollywood were still producing motion pictures of this quality!

Peter O'Toole
I love Peter O'Toole as King Henry II. Becket is great but the Lion in Winter is better. Peter plays Henry a bit mad in Becket while he played him cunning in Lion in Winter. Richard Burton also provides a fine performance as Becket. And Lion in Winter has a star cast, if not when it was made, then over time such as Anthony Hopkins and Timothy Dalton not to mention the wonderful performance by Katharine Hepburn as Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Excellent!
Great move for a great price. I'm a huge fan of The Lion in Winter, in which O'Toole plays the title role of Henry II. That came out in '68, but the events in Becket are about 15 years or so before TLIW. Great acting, great costuming, good play between O'Toole and Burton. If you like classic movies from the '60s, and you like O'Toole or Burton, give this one a whirl.

Top-notch period drama with great cast
At last, we can see this top-notch period drama as it was intended to be seen. Restored in high definition, the original Panavision photography looks sharp in an anamorphic transfer, with Dolby Digital sound. Nominated for 12 Oscars, BECKET will be remembered for the first-rate performances by Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole and a superb supporting cast that includes John Gielgud and Donald Wolfit. Bonus features include interviews with editor Anne V. Coates and composer Laurence Rosenthal and archival interviews with Burton. O'Toole contributes an audio commentary.
Excellent period drama (and a great companion to THE LION IN WINTER).

Great Movie Making - Excellent Theme
Historical drama at its best. An amazing bit of history portrayed by Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton. Nominated for 12 Academy Awards. This is really great stuff. Watch this one ! ! !